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Municipal candidates on the ballot

By Zita Henneberry zhenneberry@bcrnews.com

The Tuesday, April 7, ballot will include the opportunity for voters to select a variety of municipal candidates, including mayors, commissioners/aldermen/ trustees, park board members and clerks. Below are the candidates listed on the upcoming ballot: Princeton

For the position of mayor there are three candidates running. Voters are asked to select one from the following candidates: Duane Joel Quiram, Bob Warren and Ray Swanson.

Voters are asked to select two from the following six candidates for city commissioner: Jerry Neumann, Laura Favia, Paul Breseman, Nathan Jeffery Mangrich, Michael J. Eggers and Michael Wendt.

For the Princeton Park District’s Park Commissioner, Robert C. Halberg Jr. is running unopposed.

Spring Valley For the position of Alderman Ward 1, voters are asked to choose between Larry G. Koehler and Daniel J. McFadden.

For the position of Alderman Ward 2, voters are asked to choose between Jeff “Artie” Chiventone and Frederick F. West.

For the full four-year term for Alderman Ward 3, there is one candidate, Debra A. Baltikauski.

For an unexpired twoyear term for Alderman Ward 3, there is one candidate, Jeff Janusick.

For the position for Alderman Ward 4, there is one candidate, Kenneth M. Bogacz.

Annawan For the full four-year terms for village trustees,

the positions are uncontested. Listed on the ballot are candidates Amy Barnes, Scott Smith and John Rico.

For an unexpired twoyear term for village trustee, there is one candidate, Kelley Ashley, leaving one seat open.

Arlington For the three seats for village trustees, the race is uncontested. The three candidates listed are John

Hild, Nicholas Lawrence and Daniel Neidetcher.

Buda The mayoral race is uncontested with only Jeff Bitting listed on the ballot.

For the village commissioners, the race is uncontested. There are two running for the two seats on the council. Candidates are Brian Kaiser and Matthew Johnson.

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BV digs deeper into options Transportation, moving the junior high and opportunities/challenges discussed with public

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

Editor’s note: This is the second story in a two-part series on discussions being held between the Bureau Valley School Board, its administration and district residents/parents.

MANLIUS — In a special meeting hosted by Bureau Valley School Board and administration on Monday, March 23, community members, teachers and parents had the opportunity to listen in closer on areas most concerning to them when talking about facility changes on BV’s horizon.

In the first segment of this series, school finance, district values/goals and building/maintenance challenges discussed at the meeting were reported.

Below are summaries of the final three break-out sessions hosted on Monday.

Junior high school addition This session was led by board vice president Don King and board member Matt Wiggim.

As many know by now, five of the six options the district is considering includes adding a middle school onto the high school building in Manlius.

The school board and administration see this as a way to provide more opportunity to middle school students, especially as Bureau Valley continues with the idea of BVision 2020, which will introduce Year 169 No. 38 Two Sections - 36 Pages

students to more career opportunities.

“Junior high is really the age we want our students to get experiences with various careers that are out there,” Superintendent Steve Endress said.

Many parents have concerns with improved technology and what it’s going to cost, as well as what it will be like mixing middle school students with high school students.

Endress said he feels confident that students’ safety and opportunity is high priority, and he’s positive his staff with ensure the safest environment and best opportunities.

When one parent asked why the district couldn’t build a separate junior high, Endress said it wouldn’t be cost effective to build a separate building resembling the high school when there are areas in the high school that are currently being under-utilized.

Academic and extracurricular challenges/opportunities This session was led by BVHS Principal Eric Lawson.

This group honed in on the resources and opportunities that would become available once the junior high and high school came together.

Lawson said from a curriculum standpoint, the district would be able to utilize high school teachers to teach elective courses to junior high students.

Example of the classes

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‘The best kept secret in Bureau County’ Princeton High School FFA Vice President McKenzie Cain cares for a 3-week-old piglet at the Bureau County Ag Fair Thursday, March 26. The Bureau County Farm Bureau along with other Bureau County agricultural entities hosted the annual Ag Fair at the Bureau County Fairgrounds. Bureau County fourth-graders were entertained at 14 different agricultural learning stations. A past teacher attendant said, “Ag Fair is the best-kept secret in Bureau County.” For more photos, see Page 2.

No common opinion on Common Core

By Zita Henneberry zhenneberry@bcrnews.com

Editor’s note: The following is the second story in a series concerning Common Core State-Set Standards.

PRINCETON — The recent unrest concern-

ing the Common Core standards has indicated a plethora of opinions, standpoints and concerns on the matter. These diverse perceptions of Common Core may cause additional discourse in a system intended for a streamlined education throughout the nation.

“The standards are concrete, specific skills that every student should achieve in each grade level. They are not a curriculum or a content. They are not dependent on a specific textbook or set of materials,” said Princeton High School Superintendent Kirk Haring.

While the standards are not dependent on a textbook or set of materials, Haring said he believes the materials are readily available for those who look for them.

“Unlike previous curriculum materials which

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Princeton mayoral candidate questionnaires Joel Quiram Where you work now: State Farm Insurance.

Age: 55.

Education: Graduated from Princeton High School and graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University.

Experience: I was elected to the city council in 2011.

What are your Top 3 goals, if you are elected?

Our infrastructure, our streets, curbs, gutters and our sanitary and storm sewers. These are the founQuiram dations on which every community is built. A weak infrastructure cannot support our current population as evidenced by the pumps we put out when heavy rains are anticipated. A continuous weakening infrastructure cannot sustain future growth. We are making progress; but it’s slow, and it’s expensive. Initially I want to put into place a yearly street maintenance program. We have not had a dedicated street maintenance program for many years. Money is tight, and the challenge is funneling funds to our street department to meet this goal.

This can be accomplished through prioritizing capital projects. Setting forth a plan that works two years in advance, instead of year to year, will better prioritize what needs done by addressing more pressing problems sooner rather than later. Our debt.

It stands at $37 million.

That’s $4,900 per capita; every man, woman and child. Compare our debt per capita with Geneseo $1,500, Batavia $1,700, Peoria $2,000 and Rochelle $2,200. We need to reduce our per capita debt to workable levels, so we can address our infrastructure concerns to the extent needed. The solution is reducing our debt faster than our current debt service allows. A 5 percent cut in discretionary spending every year for four years will save about $560,000. We have bank loans this money can be applied to. If our $37 million debt included tearing up streets, curbs and gutters, and the repair/ replacement of sanitary and storm sewers, dedicated to keeping sewage water out of resident’s basements, we’d be better off. But our debt largely ignores these priorities, and that’s an issue we all need to address. We are an aging community. Our school’s enrollment numbers are dropping. I’d like to reverse the trend. Our infrastructure concerns aside, this necessitates growth but it doesn’t have to be rapid. There’s a lot of talk recently about business incentives. While I have nothing against incentives I do believe we

have to be smart about what we’re talking about.

There’s a difference in offering retail incentives verses manufacturing and tech incentives. We have a Tech Park, that the city can do a better job marketing. We could create incentive packages that we control that would be used to aggressively market tech companies looking to relocate or expand. With tech companies come youth and families. Our greatest asset, in my opinion, is our location. We’re an hour from just about everywhere, and we sit on the busiest highway in the country. We must take advantage of what’s been given us.

In what ways will you be fiscally responsible to taxpayers? My positions and voting record proves my fiscal responsibility.

I voted against financing our water plant, not because we didn’t need it, but because I believe it’s about twice as big as it should be. I voted against adding the cul-desac to the industrial park north of the interstate; it was built anyway. I had language added to an electric ordinance that protects a base reserve and ensures that electric rates are looked at yearly.

Prior to this the city took funds from the electric reserves for various projects leaving us with little or no reserves. And rates were not adjusted, which resulted in our playing catch up with significant rate increases. Neither will happen again. I’ve been pushing to renovate Darius Miller Park, not with outside labor but with city labor. I’ve promoted ways to enhance our revenue that falls on the shoulders of non-residents.

What changes would you like to make if you are elected? I want to change the day we hold council meetings from Monday to Tuesday. As council members we receive our packets on Friday. With the weekend, this only gives us Monday to ask questions prior to our meeting. Moving our meetings to Tuesday would give us an extra day, which would greatly assist council members especially on significant issues that require a vote. Along with this we need to debate or discuss issues more frequently. As it is, residents generally only hear from a minority of council members on where they stand on issues and why they vote the way they do.

There needs to be better interaction between council members and residents, which I would strongly encourage. Those who elect us to these positions deserve it. It’s what should be expected.

Why should voters cast their ballots for you?

Since I’ve been on the council I have been consistently outspoken on where I stand on issues.

I research and ask the

questions that assist me when making my final vote. Everyone who has followed city business knows why I vote the way I do. We may not agree on every issue, but no one can question why I voted one way or the other.

That’s the expectation of voters. That’s the expectation when people vote individuals into office. I want residents to have every opportunity to question the council, to instill trust. That’s why I brought to the council, and got passed, the requirement that every ordinance be read twice for a final vote.

It ensures that every ordinance has the opportunity to get a fair hearing by its residents.

What kind of promises will you make and keep to the citizens of Princeton: I said four years ago that I would do my best as a commissioner, that I would voice my opinion, do my due diligence as an elected individual and represent the city in a professional manner. I upheld my commitment.

That commitment would continue as mayor.

Bob Warren Where you work now: AgriEnergy Resources.

Age: 64.

Education: IVCC. Experience: 16 years as commissioner.

What are your Top 3 goals, if you are elected: A. I want to make Princeton affordable for people from all walks of life, but it takes tough choices and Warren a balanced approach to make that happen. I am prepared to make those decisions. We need to create an environment that encourages family values, education and a business climate that allows for expansion, as well as provide for new businesses to make Princeton their choice of destination.

B. The pursuit of new businesses needs to be stepped up by keeping an open mind and not limiting our vision to only certain types of businesses. Let me give you an example. If you have ever paid a bill online through your bank, that process creates a “paper” check.

That transaction is not done at your local bank, but instead it is processed and mailed from another state. With our fiber optics infrastructure, we are a prime location for this type of transaction center.

We need to aggressively pursue those types of businesses to create jobs for our community.

C. The costly unfunded mandates of the state and federal governments make it difficult to make the money stretch. I will work with our state and federal legislators to make sure they understand the

impact of those mandates.

In what ways will you be fiscally responsible to taxpayers: I believe in transparency, a balanced budget, and being vigil of your tax dollars. If you check the council minutes, you will see that I do not vote for spending exorbitant amounts of money.

I am not afraid to say no even when it is not politically correct to do so.

What changes would you like to make if you are elected: The pursuit of new businesses needs to be stepped up by keeping an open mind and not limiting our vision to only certain types of businesses. We need to aggressively target and pursue new businesses.

Why should voters cast their ballots for you: I am running for mayor because Princeton continues to need a leader with integrity, honor and moral values.

What kind of promises will you make and keep to the citizens of Princeton: I feel promises are hard to keep in a political setting.

It is so easy to get hung up with campaign promises; circumstances change, mandates are inflicted, economic conditions are unpredictable and you end up looking unreliable when promises are not kept. But I do believe in pledges. I pledge to see obstacles as opportunities for our city. The city’s employees are one of the best assets it has, and I want to strengthen them by motivating them to be the best they can be. I pledge to keep Princeton a safe city to live and provide growth opportunities, so our youth will return and make their homes here. My pledge is to be an honest, straightforward mayor, and I am asking for your vote on April 7.

Ray Swanson Where you work now: I am a general contractor and owner of Ray Swanson Construction Co. My wife and I also own Ooh La La Salon & Spa. Age: 39.

Education: I attended Parkland College and received a certificate in home building and repair.

Experience: I have 12 years of experience on the city council. I also have lots of business experience. I managed the family general Swanson contracting business for my father for more than 16 years.

Owning two businesses with my wife, I know how to manage, budget and operate a business wearing several hats. I am approachable. I make clear and definite decisions, and I take the city business to heart.

What are your Top 3 goals, if you are elected: A. Grow our Economic Development. I believe

we have opportunities to offer, and we need to see them transpire. We have not had a lot of activity in recent years. We (city) have the land, and now we need to develop it. We have available existing buildings we need to fill.

I believe the key is business incentives. Incentives bring businesses; businesses bring jobs.

We face a competitive market, and we have to get serious about growth.

I currently supported the Business District program which allows us to use an added 1 percent sales tax toward incentives within that said district. I will support incentives that allow us to grow rather than watch these opportunities go down the road.

I believe with incentives the exchange is jobs, money spent within the city during development, future money spent within the city, and growth which in turn helps the taxing bodies.

B. Continue to support Main Street. Last year we saw some improvements started on several main street buildings. I had introduced a Main Street Building Facade Improvement Program several years ago. I found a twist to the program which partners with the local banks as 50/50 lenders. This is a 1 percent 5-year loan with a max loan of $10,000 as funds are available. This will be initially budgeted by the city at $30,000 for this first year which will soon be approved by council and looked at on a yearly base.

This program was supported by the four (council members) in attendance at the budget meeting. I have the approved partnership from one local bank so far. I intend to support tools like this which help the small businesses.

These programs help the businesses, help the Main Street, and increase money spent in Princeton.

I support retaining and gaining businesses.

C. I am committed to continuing supporting maintenance of our existing infrastructure. I will support the continued sewer replacement, repair, and maintenance programs we as a council have agreed to do. I believe if we stay on top of this, we will be able to target problem areas, and hopefully stay on the corrective path before areas malfunction. The roads like many cities have been fractured and pulverized from the intense last two winters we have faced in Illinois along with normal wear. We will continue to put a yearly road replacement /maintenance program together and find available resources and funds to tackle them based on priority. We will continue to progress as the world progresses with advanced techniques and cost effective products that allow us to stretch the dollar

further.

In what ways will you be fiscally responsible to taxpayers: I intend to continue to support us paying down the debt we have, which will allow us more flexibility. Our debt is currently under control and is being paid down.

We as a team supported to refinance the debts (much of it EPA mandated) at much lower interest rates which has allowed us to pay more toward the principle. Also in order to tackle debt, we as a city must continue to look toward growth, opportunities, new employment and sustainability. I will also continue to look at the upcoming projects the city faces with “open eyes.” I believe to be fiscally responsible we need to try to address major projects as timely as possible because pushing them down the road 4 and 8 years to other councils only costs the city that much more and creates that many more problems.

What changes would you like to make if you are elected: The biggest change I would like to make is to bring some positive belief back to the community. I want to bring back some work-ability within the council. I believe to be a strong leader you have to be able to work with people, believe and trust in people, work as a team, and achieve results as a city. It is fine to disagree and have other opinions, but at the end of the day, we are here to make Princeton a better place to live, work and play. As a city we have a lot of opportunities, and I am anxious to lead us “Moving Princeton Forward.”

I would also like to create an every two month meeting between the city manager, each individual commissioner, the particular department superintendent and myself to keep the open line of communication. I believe person to person meetings are much more productive than a summary in a email.

Why should voters cast their ballots for you: Vote for me to be your next mayor if you believe in a Positive Princeton. I am fourth generation in our family’s construction business. My wife and I own two small local businesses and work hard to show that Princeton is a city with a strong future and is moving forward. We are raising two energetic little boys in this city because we want them to experience the positive opportunities it has to offer. I have now served three terms on council.

I do a thorough job, understanding the issues before the meeting. I listen to concerns, and I make the best decision I believe.

I am dedicated, hard working, involved in the

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Municipal From Page 1 Bureau For the full four-year term for village trustees, the race is uncontested.

Candidates are Paul A. Lenhausen, Margaret A. Jaskowiak and Timothy Shipp.

For the unexpired twoyear term for village trustee, Rose M. Thompson is listed on the ballot.

Cherry For the full four-year term for village trustees, the race is uncontested.

Candidates are Ronald W. Hoscheid, Joseph Stefko and James Hoscheid.

For an unexpired twoyear term for village trustee, the candidate is Robert Fonderoli.

Dalzell There are five candidates running for the three positions open for village trustees. Voters are asked to choose between James A. Turigliatti, Francis J. Barry, Sean Thompson, George M. Nave and Gary L. Orlandi.

DePue There are four candidates running for the three positions open for village trustees. Candidates are Lyle Behm, Daniel J. Hoffert, Roger Harrison and Miguel Quintana.

Dover For the full four-year term for village trustees, the race is uncontested.

Candidates are Jane Miller, David Biddix and David Manahan.

For the unexpired twoyear term for village trustee, Kevin Atilano is listed on the ballot.

Hollowayville For the uncontested position as village clerk, Lisa Hoffert is listed on the ballot.

For the uncontested seats for village trustees, Allan Satchell and Mark Hoffert are listed, leaving one position open.

Ladd There are four candidates for the three positions open for village trustees. Voters are asked to choose between candidates Jan Martin, Andy Ruggerio, James Manning

Candidates From Page 3 the community, a strong leader and open minded.

I love Princeton; it’s the city I grew up in, and I believe in the people who live here. I am ready to be a leader that focuses on “Moving Princeton Forward.”

What kind of promises will you make and keep to

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and Mike Urbanowski.

LaMoille The race for the three positions open for village trustee is uncontested.

Candidates are Larry Scriba, Nick Wamhoff and Tadd Lundquist.

Malden For an unexpired twoyear term as village president, Brian Joiner is listed on the ballot.

For the full four-year term for village trustees, the race is uncontested.

Candidates are Douglas Phillips, Mark Sondgeroth and Eva Winn.

For an unexpired twoyear term for village trustee, Howard Buckels is listed on the ballot.

Manlius For the full four-year term for village trustees, the race is uncontested.

Listed on the ballot are Trisha Johnson, Christopher Smith and Joseph Hunt.

There are no candidates running for the open unexpired two-year term for village trustee.

Mineral The race is uncontested for village clerk; Susan McCauley is listed on the ballot.

For the full four-year term for village trustee, the race is uncontested. Candidates are Linda Lyon, Rodney Jackson and Richard Krafft.

For the unexpired twoyear term for village trustee, Jason Baele is listed on the ballot, leaving one position open.

Neponset For the unexpired twoyear term for village president, David W. Mueller is on the ballot.

For the uncontested race for village trustees, candidates are Amanda Mueller, Austin J. Bates and Trent M. Johnson.

New Bedford For the uncontested position of village president, Tom Slock is listed on the ballot.

For the full four-year term for village trustee, the race is uncontested. Candidates are Glendale Fuhr, Willard Jensen and Carol Pendgraft.

For the uncontested and unexpired two-year term

for village trustee, Steve Carrell is listed on the ballot.

Ohio For the position of village trustee, there is one candidate running for the three positions open.

Ramona Byers is listed on the ballot.

Seatonville There are no candidates running for the open position of village president.

The race for village trustee is uncontested with three candidates running for the three positions open. Candidates are William Heitz, John Ziel and Vicki L. Piontek.

Sheffield The race is uncontested for village trustee. Candidates are Keith Vandermeersch, Wesley L. Barron and Eran Salzmann.

Tiskilwa For the full four-year term of village trustee, the race is uncontested. Candidates are David Wright, Gene Gustafson and Eric Paull.

There are no candidates for the unexpired two-year term for village trustee.

Walnut The race is uncontested for Dennis Grobe, the one candidate running for village president.

For the full four-year term of village trustees, voters are asked to select three from the five candidates running. Candidates are Bill Jamison, Sharon Smith, Duane Christensen, Ryan Rosenthal and Thomas Stone.

For the unexpired twoyear term of village trustee, Brian Stull is running uncontested.

For the Walnut Park District’s Park Commissioners, Wendy S. Michlig and James Schoff are running uncontested.

Wyanet For the full four-year term of village trustee, the race is uncontested. Candidates G. James Theridge Jr., Jeramie Spears and Cory Peterson are listed on the ballot.

There are no candidates running for the unexpired two-year term for village trustee.

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the citizens of Princeton: I plan on continuing our open door policy to the other citizens of Bureau County. We will continue to help the other cities when they need help, and they do the same in return to us. I believe healthy growth for Princeton is good for the entire county.

It not only offers jobs for our residents but the surrounding cities’ and villag-

es’ people also. We are the county seat, and we need to be a strong leader for the county. I believe we need to keep open communication between the cities, so we can understand issues they face, and if we can, do something to help them out. We are fortunate to have more equipment and resources as a city, and need to be ready to help at the time of need by our nearby neighbors.

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When it comes down to extracurricular activities, Lawson said there have been concerns on whether the district would still be able to offer sixth through eighth grades competing in the sports together, or would there have to be tryouts or cutting situations when combining students from the middle schools, BV North in Walnut and BV South in Buda.

From Lawson’s perspective, he feels students should be able to be involved in all programs as much as possible.

Lawson also discussed how a BVision advisory

Common core From Page 1 were primarily commercial from textbook companies, there is a plethora of materials which are free and written by educators. While it takes a great deal of time and energy to locate and implement these materials, they are readily available,” he said.

However, Princeton Elementary Superintendent Tim Smith has a differing opinion.

“Some may disagree and feel that there is

committee has formed and is already meeting and talking about the various offerings.

“It’s not a decision we’re going to make overnight,” he said. “We want community input, and I think it’s valuable to have that community input because I think it’s valuable to do what’s best for our kids.”

Transportation This session was led by BV Transportation Director Tom Mott.

Simply put, Mott said whatever decision is made to support students, transportation will work.

“We’re committed to making it work regardless of who the student is, where the students live,” he said.

Mott said the current average number of stu-

dents transported is 41.2.

If the junior high is moved to the high school in Manlius, that number would increase to 42.6. If K-12 was moved to Manlius, the average number of students bused district-wide would be 48.3.

Mott said no matter what decision is made, travel time for the students would be greatly affected.

Mott said the district has 35 buses and is only currently using 19 buses on routes.

“We have plenty of spares,” he said.

BV also owns all their buses, except one.

“Transportation is in a great position to support whatever decision is made,” he said.

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plenty available, but the fact that the (Illinois) State Board of Education will not recognize a textbook publisher as Common Core-aligned sends a pretty strong message otherwise,” he said.

While the specific standards describing what should be taught at each grade level can be found online, how they are taught and the depth of abstract understanding is left to an educator’s discretion.

“I think many different interpretations exist at all levels,” Smith said.

He believes the rushed

implementation of the Common Core standards has led to the lack of resources available for both teachers and parents.

“The Illinois State Board of Education has adopted the CC (Common Core standards) without making sure materials were in place, not just for teachers, but parents as well … Many teachers feel as though they are hunting and gathering in order to meet instructional needs,” Smith said.

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Obituaries Lorene Tuggle WALNUT — Lorene B. Tuggle, 91, of Walnut died Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at her daughter’s home near Harmon.

Lorene was born Aug. 8, 1923, in Polo, Ill., the daughter of Lee and Amy (Beard) Mon. She was united in marriage to John Tuggle on Aug. 24, 1946, in Clinton, Ill. He preceded her in death on Dec. 9, 2004.

Lorene and John farmed together. She was an active member of the Walnut United Methodist Church, a member of the Hamilton Town Club and Lee County Home Extension. She was an avid bowler, competing in many state competitions and was a 4-H leader.

She is survived by her children, Nancy (Jim) Cherry of Springfield and Sandra (Gene) Kruse of Harmon; her grandchildren, Jennifer (David) Cooper, David (Kendra) Kruse, Bradd (Lauren) Kruse, Michelle (Rob) Brown and James (Lori) Cherry; her great-grandchildren, Cole Cooper, Brittany (Brandon) Lewis, Ariel Cooper, Alexis and Alaina Kruse, Tyler Brown and Logan Cherry; her great-great-grandchild, Gabriella Lewis; three sisters, Shirley (Ed) Maves, Pat (George) Jones and Judy (Larry) Griffin; one sister-in-law, Shirley Mon; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John; one brother, Bill Mon; three sisters, Lois and Ora Belle Mon, and Mary Lea Gerdes; three half brothers, Kenneth, Robert and Edgar Ford; and one half sister, Dorothy Laidig.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut with the Rev. Mark Harkness, pastor of the Walnut United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Walnut Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., at the funeral home.

A memorial has been established to Hospice of the Rock River Valley.

Condolences may be left at www.garlandfuneralhome. com.

Reah ‘Toni’ Travis

POLO — Reah “Toni” A. Travis, 69, of Polo passed away Friday, March 20, 2015, at her home. She worked for M & M News Agency as a distribution manager.

Toni was born April 24, 1945, in Salineville, Ohio, the daughter of Merle Sr. and Nita (Culver) Smith. On March 18, 1962, in Polo, she was united in marriage to Larry Travis.

Toni was very active with Stage 212, an Illinois Valley theater, for more than 20 Reah Davis years, serving as a producer, prop manager and director. She was a die-hard Chicago Bears and Notre Dame football fan. Toni was a very giving and loving person, particularly where her family was concerned. She enjoyed reading and was especially fond of Agatha Christie’s and Janet Ivanovich’s books. Johnny Mathis was her favorite singer. She enjoyed painting, ceramics and loved art.

Toni is survived by one brother, Dan Smith; two cousins, Darrell Culver and Karen Culver; one son, Michael Travis; one daughter, Heather Jones; four grandchildren, Cassandra Travis-Hughes, Andrea Jones, Thomas Jones and Leah; three great-grandchildren, Alex Rupp, Jennsen Rupp and Jocelyn Alvarez; two nieces, Michele Tripp and Pamela Owen; and two nephews, Steven Owen and Greg Owen.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Merle Smith Jr.; and one sister, Marcia Owen.

A graveside service was held at noon Thursday, March 26, at Chapel Hill Memorial Garden in Dixon. The Polo Senior Center hosted a luncheon at 1:30 p.m.

Honoring Toni’s wishes, cremation rites were accorded and, in lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her name.

The Polo Family Funeral Home is handling arrangements and the memorial.

PRINCETON — Mary Jane Goble, 90, of Princeton passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at Liberty Village Nursing Home.

Born May 21, 1924, in Dayville, Ind., to Enid and Louis Esche, she learned to cook and sew at an early age, skills that she refined through 4-H. Her 4-H group traveled to competitions in surrounding states, including riverboat excursions on Mary Jane the Ohio River.

Goble In 1946, she earned a bachelor’s degree in home economics, and later, a master’s in foods and nutrition from Indiana State University.

She met Paul J. Goble through a friend, and they were married on Aug. 21, 1948. She taught at Evansville College while he finished his bachelor’s, and they moved together to Marshall, Ill., where they accepted their first high school teaching jobs. Their first two daughters were born there, and in 1953, the family moved to Princeton, where Mary Jane taught at the high school until her third daughter was born. Later, she earned a degree in library science at Illinois State University, and became the librarian at Logan Junior High School, where she worked until she retired in 1984.

Except for winters in Harlingen, Texas, after retirement, Mary Jane lived in Princeton for the remainder of her life. There, she quilted, played golf, sang in the church choir and volunteered. She was an active member of Hampshire Colony United Church of Christ, and later, Open Prairie United Church of Christ. Her many friends loved her loyalty, her work ethic, and her kindness.

Mary Jane is survived by her husband, Paul; her daughters, Bonnie (David) Carlson of Adel, Iowa, Elaine Swanger of St. Louis, Mo., and Rita (Jeff) Calvert of St. Joseph, Mich.; six grandchildren, Eric (Sarah) Carlson of Belvedere, Ill., Mark (Anita) Carlson of Brussels, Belgium, Tim (Marci Baranski) Swanger of Tempe, Ariz., Elizabeth Swanger of St. Louis, Mo., Philip (Allison) Calvert of Seattle, Wash., and Hannah Calvert of Austin, Texas; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant sister; and three brothers, Jim, Morris and Edward Esche.

Pastor Mary Gay McKinney will preside over a memorial service at Open Prairie United Church of Christ at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 2, with a visitation at 1 p.m. at the church and a light meal after the service.

Memorials may be directed to Open Prairie UCC or to 4-H Clubs Federation.

Online condolences may be left at www.norbergfh. com.

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PRINCETON — Mariah Doss, 21, of Chicago and Keith Jones, 18, of Glenwood pleaded guilty Thursday, March 19, to the Class 3 felony of use of counterfeit credit cards.

Doss was placed on conditional discharge for two

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TISKILWA — Audrey Marie Denholm, 91, of Tiskilwa passed away peacefully under hospice care at Heartland Healthcare of Henry on Friday, March 27, 2015.

She was born Aug. 29, 1923, in Avon, Ill., to Russell D. and Elva Belding Potter. She married C. Earl Duncan in 1944; he died in 1974.

She was preceded in death by her second husband, James L. Denholm; her youngest Audrey daughter, Joann Marie Golden in 2013; three Denholm brothers, Art, George and Gary Potter; and one sister, Martha Hoffmaster.

Surviving are two daughters, Sandy (Kevin) Stewart of Mesa, Ariz., and Shirley Feurer of Lynwood, Wash.; and three granddaughters, Jennifer (Roger) Tucker of Henry, Tess (Chad) Prange of Bellview, Neb., and Mariah (Pete) Calkins of Lynwood, Wash. After having all girls, she was blessed with six great-grandsons, Sam and Ben Prange, Danny, Adam and Evan Calkins, and Konner J. Tucker.

She was a member of Boyd’s Grove United Methodist Church in Bradford. Even when still working, she stayed very active in church and community based projects before her failing health.

Always being a hard worker from a young age, she began her working life with Caterpillar before meeting C. Earl Duncan there and beginning their family. She then began working with Stanley Home Products, becoming a highly awarded saleswoman. Raising three daughters, she and Earl worked together until his passing. Very determined, she survived to carry two and three jobs at a time to provide for her family.

A country girl at heart, she found a house in rural Tiskilwa, and it was lovingly named “Audrey’s Little Acre.” She began working at Caterpillar again while remodeling the house, growing and preserving the fruits of her labor. When she was laid off from Cat, she went to work for Schwan’s Enterprises, being promoted and awarded several times by Mr. Marvin Schwan. As Cat began calling people back, she was able to finish out her time there, retiring while remaining with Schwan’s.

After meeting James L. Denholm, they were married in 1992 and continued their lives together there in Tiskilwa.

They traveled the country visiting family members and sharing their bounty of foods grown together. They spent a couple of winters in her home in Florida until deciding that Illinois soil was better suited for growing their much loved gardens of fruits, vegetables and flowers.

Always willing to encourage and help others, she volunteered with Bureau County Hospice and touched countless lives throughout her amazing life.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, at the Boyd’s Grove United Methodist Church in Bradford with Pastor Amy Holman officiating. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. with lunch following the service. Burial and graveside services for family will be at the Avon Cemetery.

Donations can be made to Unity Point Hospice or Alzheimer’s Association.

The Grant-Johnson Funeral Home, Bradford, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.grant-johnsonfh.com.

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years. She was ordered to serve 120 days in the Bureau County Jail, and pay fines, fees and costs totaling $1,532 on or before Oct. 30.

Jones was also placed on conditional discharge for two years. He was sentenced to pay fines, fees and costs totaling in $1,532 and

pay $1,600 restitution on or before Oct. 30. He was also ordered to serve 180 days in the Bureau County Jail.

Doss and Jones went to banks in Bureau and LaSalle counties with fraudulent credit cards attempting to obtain cash advances. Jones did obtain a cash advance

on two occasions, each amounting in the sum of $800 from different branches of a local bank. The teller suspected fraud and contacted the Princeton Police Department. Following an investigation by Investigator John Shofner, Doss and Jones were arrested.

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Missed minutes Most of us use technology on a daily basis. I’m primarily speaking of cell phones now.

The majority of us live in a world of cell phone contracts, apps, texting, gaming and more. We choose a provider and look for the best deal with unlimited minutes, texts, etc. We pay the bill each month to keep us connected to our friends, family, the world. It’s a way of life now, for most of us.

By and large, I’m thankful for what cell phones have brought to the world. No longer will I ever worry if I have a flat tire or if a family member has an emergency, since I can make a call or be reached anywhere I am. It’s fabulous, and it’s changed the make-up of who we are.

With cell phones, though, come technological manners which many don’t follow. Talking on your cell phone in Terri Simon certain places or situations just isn’t appropriate, and I’m rather annoyed when those unspoken rules aren’t followed. First and foremost, I don’t want to hear another person’s one-sided cell phone conversation. More important to me, I don’t like it when I’m with people who take a call and don’t excuse themselves from the table, the meeting or any social gathering. I think it’s rude, thoughtless.

Because of my life at this newspaper, I feel I must leave my phone on 24/7. The other night we were out to dinner with friends, and my cell phone rang.

When I noticed it was from the office, I promptly excused myself from the table, went to a remote area of the restaurant, and then apologized to my friends when I returned to the table, explaining the call came from the office and I felt obligated to take it, especially with newspapers coming off the press.

Fast forward to a recent Saturday morning ...

We don’t go out to eat a lot, but this particular Saturday presented us with the opportunity to grab a quick bite and a cup of coffee and discuss our weekend plans. It was just going to be a bit of a respite in what was going to be a rather hectic weekend.

As we sipped coffee and talked about our day, a mom and her three children slipped into the booth in front of me. They didn’t present any distractions.

They were only seated about a minute when ... well, you can about guess what I’m going to write next ...

As the three children sat quietly, the mother immediately took out her cell phone, as they waited for their food. I don’t know if the mother was texting, playing a game, checking the previous day’s stock prices or what ... but it didn’t matter. She was completely consumed with her cell phone; the children chatted quietly among themselves.

Still sipping our coffee, the quartet in the booth in front of me got their food. The kids were extremely self-sufficient. Despite their young age, they each were able to cut their food, spread butter and syrup on a pancake and squirt ketchup on some hash browns ... all the while their mom started to eat with her cell phone still in her hand. The kids ate quietly. The mom never said a word, her eyes still on her phone ...

It was time for us to go. I couldn’t help but think of the moments this mom was missing, as she ignored her kids in the name of a what lived on that cell phone screen. Could she have been in the middle of an emergency, needing to use her phone?

Perhaps, but I have to assume you wouldn’t be having a leisurely breakfast with three kids if there was an emergency situation at hand.

I heard more of those kids’ conversation than their mother ever acknowledged ... The oldest was going to a sleepover that night. The youngest doesn’t like sausage. The middle child hates the color red. Maybe their mom heard their words, but she never acknowledged them. No kidding. She didn’t say a word to them.

While we might have unlimited minutes on our cell phones, we don’t have unlimited minutes with those we love. And above all we must remember ... our cell phones can’t love us back.

BCR Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@bcrnews.com.

Richard Widmark: A Princeton legacy Classmates — Becoming Richard Widmark Column and artwork by Bartlett Lee Kassabaum Special to the BCR

Andes Thompson Best was probably the closest friend Richard Widmark ever had growing up in Princeton and continued to be into their adult lives. Tom was also known as Tommy, Andrew or Andy to his close friends — Richard Widmark, Gail Castner and Lester Peterson or any of the players on the football teams he played on.

Tom Best was born Nov. 19, 1913. in Princeton to Eli Jack and Mary Katherine (Thompson) Best.

The family lived at 423 Park Ave. West. The family business, A.C. Best and Son Monument Co., was started by Tom’s grandfather, A.C. Best, right after the Civil War in 1865. It was one of the oldest monument establishments in the state of Illinois. His grandfather located in Princeton, started the business and was involved in it for 53 years until his retirement April 1, 1920.

Tom’s father, born Dec. 5, 1881, in Princeton was involved in the business since he was a young man and finally took over the mantle when his father retired. The business was at 412 S. Main and was known throughout the state for their fine work. They were in many of the trade publications like American Stone Trade magazine. They were awarded the contract for the marble, granite, bronze “Winged Victory” statue in Soldiers and Sailors Park, across from the Bureau County Courthouse, completed in 1913. It is still a standing landmark today.

Tom was a gifted musician, playing both the piano and organ, with the ear for music one has to either acquire or be born with. He was a part of the hub of Widmark’s pickup band, the Rhythm Kings, and was right end on the high school football team his junior and senior years. Widmark played left end; Gail Castner was a fullback; and Lester Peterson was the center.

Tom played half back in junior high and had more experience on the football field than the other three boys. Tom Best, Richard Widmark, Gail Castner and Lester Peterson, all played Tiger football together their last two years in high school.

The four boys became more involved both scholastically and in extracurricular activities at Princeton High School during their four years. They all held class office in at least one year in addition to the football as juniors and seniors.

They were all in Boys’ Choir as juniors, and the junior class play.

Best, Widmark, Castner and Peterson were chosen for the National Athletic Scholarship Society, were part of The Tiger staff, and in the Science Club as seniors. They were all in the French Club and the Hi-Y Club. Tom was the class vice president in his sophomore year, was on the reserve basketball team in just his freshman year, but played football all four years through his high school career. Football was his game, and he was a real team leader on the field. He was considered as the most popular boy in his class his sophomore year and was known for his quick witty replies.

He could also be the class clown

and had an open and sharp sense of humor.

Tom Best and Richard Widmark, it could easily be said of, were of the same mind at times. It was easy for them to be great friends. Tom Best was an only child, and Richard Widmark had an escalating stressful home life during his high school years. They had many of the same interests, and who better for Dick to confide in, than a close friend.

Tom was a confidant for Dick, and quite possibly Dick was the brother Tom never had. They had a real bond, and even though they followed different paths after high school, they remained friends their entire lives.

Widmark, Best and Castner took a road trip out West right after graduation, in the summer of 1932.

Tom already had plans to attend Northwestern University in Evanston, where he would be studying to be a dentist. Gail Castner was not sure what he wanted to do, except that it would be something where he could work for himself like his father. Richard Widmark was enrolled at the University of Arizona, and the trip would include a look at the campus. The first stop on the trip, though, was in Sioux Falls, S.D., where Dick had relatives.

Dick, Tom and Gail were visiting at Widmark’s Uncle Leo’s when he got a wire from his father, telling him the money was just not there for him to attend the Arizona school. This cut the trip short, and a disappointed Richard Widmark and his two friends headed back to Princeton. Widmark did not have a backup plan until an out-ofblue remark from “a guy at Heck’s Rexall” said, “Why don’t you try Lake Forest?” Richard applied and because of his good grades, his need and signing on to play football, he got a full four-year scholarship to Lake Forest College.

Widmark started as a pre-law student but graduated with a bachelor of arts in speech and political science. Tom’s plans for collage were not to be, and similar fortunes that befell classmate Stan Brown caused him to return to Princeton. He was just starting his college education, but it was not to be his destiny.

Tom was at Northwestern University in Evanston studying to be a dentist, when his father, Eli Jack, took ill, and he returned home to manage and operate the monument company at 412 S. Main. Tom moved back in at the family residence, picked up the reins from his ailing father and became immersed in the business.

His father died Dec. 31, 1936, and

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he was now in complete charge of the company. He met and began seeing Josephine (Josie) M. Zagar of DePue. They were married in 1937. Tom and Josie had three children, Andes Jack, Frederick Zagar and Rebecca Ann. His mother, Mary Katherine, passed away in 1957.

Tom Best and Richard Widmark remained in contact during these years of life after high school, and Dick returned to Princeton, on occasion, to visit with Tom and his family. This was during the early and middle years of their very different careers. There weren’t many trips back to Princeton for Widmark during his years in radio and the stage while living in New York City during the 1940s, but once he moved to California and was in the early part of his movie career, he returned, if only to recharge his batteries. The hectic movie business and growing fame for Richard Widmark brought him back to the quiet solace of Princeton and the comparatively normal flow of his lifelong friend, Tom Best.

Dick had his own family now, in wife Jean and daughter Anne, but usually made the trips to Princeton by himself during his early movie career. He could prepare for a new movie role, relive some old times and visit with Gail Castner and Lester Peterson too, if that worked out. Widmark would return to Princeton in the 1950s with as little fanfare as possible, even driving an older automobile, so as not to draw attention. Widmark’s success in the movies sometimes made it hard for him to remain anonymous when he returned to his hometown, no matter how secretive he tried to be.

Richard Widmark had 15 feature film releases by early 1953 and three films set for release that same year; “Destination Gobi” in March, “Pickup on South Street” in May, and “Take the High Ground” in October. He had the script for “Hell and High Water” (1954) that he would star in, to be directed by Samuel Fuller. He had made “Pickup on South Street” with Fuller, destined to be a film noir classic, and Fuller’s masterpiece.

He needed a change of scenery, away from the pressures of the hectic pace of his career. He was to be in France, filming sometime toward the end of summer.

He kissed wife Jean and daughter Anne goodbye and headed to Princeton. Jean knew how he was when preparing for a role. Tom and Josie Best said, “Come on and stay a few days.” Would the kids be able to keep it a secret? I’ll be back with more Tom Best and Richard Widmark.

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Births announced — Meet the newest arrivals to the area on Page 8. Birth announcements run each Saturday in the Life & Arts section.

Olds receives one of Scouting’s highest honors Donald Olds of Kennesaw, Ga., the son of Marilyn Olds of Wyanet, recently received the Silver Beaver Award, one of Scouting’s highest honors.

Recipients of this award are registered adult leaders who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council. The Silver Beaver is an award given to those who implement the Scouting program and perform community service through hard work, self-sacrifice, dedication and many years of service.

Olds, who earned his Eagle Scout in 1977 with Troop 56 in Wyanet and was Scoutmaster there a short time, has served as an adult leader for 19 years, most recently as a committee member with Troop 277, First United Methodist Church of Marietta, Ga. He is the past Foothills District Advance-

ment Chairperson and the current Membership Chairperson. He also is a member of the Foothills training committee and sits on two Atlanta Area Council committees. He is a merit badge counselor, a unit commissioner and also chairs Kennesaw State University/ Southern Polytechnic Day of Merit, which has provided merit badge opportunities for more than 1,800 scouts.

In the past few years, Olds has mentored more than 50 scouts through their Eagle Scout service projects at the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, where he also enjoys taking underprivileged youth on Civil War history hikes.

He serves as a director of the Kennesaw Mountain Trail Club.

Married for 25 years, Olds credits his wife, Leslie, with his successful Scouting career. They have two

Since the Association began making grants in 1998, more than $30,000 has been awarded to Tiskilwa residents. Before that, from 1960 to 1997, this civic group loaned tuition funds to more than 50 qualified students pursuing an education beyond high school.

In the week following the April 30 application deadline, the TSA board will review all submissions.

Before the meeting, the non-voting chairperson will remove names and addresses of all students as well as their parents/guardians.

Selection of grant recipients is based on an applicant’s character as shown by community and school service, record of academic achieve-

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Donald Olds children, Preston, 22, who attends the Georgia Institute of Technology, and Madison, 18, who attends the University of Georgia.

ment indicating success in further studies, and sincerity of effort as evidenced in application responses.

Priority consideration will be given to applicants who have not received previous grants from the TSA. Applications for this year’s TSA grants may be obtained at the Tiskilwa Public Library or the Princeton High School guidance office. The grant committee suggests that applications be sent by certified mail to the Tiskilwa Scholarship Association, in care of Helen Kenney, 7885 1725 East St., Tiskilwa, IL 61368.

Applications must postmarked no later than April 30 for consideration this year. All applicants will be notified of the committee’s decision.

‘Our Lady of Angels School Fire’ program on Monday BRADFORD — Jim Gibbons, a Marengo resident and historian, will present a historical program, “Our Lady of Angels School Fire,” at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 30, at the Bradford Public Library.

Gibbons offers many historical programs including the 1958 tragedy of the Our Lady of Angels School Fire, Eleanor Roosevelt, the 1963 Kennedy assassination, Dwight D.

Eisenhower, the eerie similarities between John F. Kennedy and Abraham Lincoln, Amelia Earhart, Harry Truman, Ronald Reagan, the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, “A World Gone Mad” presentations on World War I and World War II, and more.

His most popular presentation is “Our Lady of the Angels School Fire” and has been seen at many

Community Notes Fundraiser LADD — The Hall Education Foundation will host its fundraiser from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 30, at Rip’s Tavern. Tickets are $7 and include chicken, fries and dessert. There will be a raffle, bake sale and 50/50. All proceeds are for the educational activities for Hall High School students.

TSA announces $1,000 grant eligibility for 2015 TISKILWA — In May 2015, the Tiskilwa Scholarship Association will once again award education grants up to $1,000 to one or more 2015 graduates as well as previous high school graduates who will be full-time students in the fall.

The eligibility requirement is based upon a minimum of one year’s residence in the former District 300 at the time of high school graduation. The application deadline is April 30.

The purpose of the scholarship is to offer encouragement and financial support to community members who wish to pursue advanced training or a college education as a full-time student.

Students recognized — Area students have been recognized for their accomplishments. See Education Briefs on Page 9.

libraries, park districts, retirement communities and private venues in Illinois and Wisconsin. Gibbons said he remembers the day of the tragedy as if it were yesterday — the anguish of his mother watching television as total despair took over, not only for the city of Chicago, but worldwide.

For more information, call the library at 309-897-8400. The library is at 111 S. Peoria St. in Bradford.

Rules of the Road review course planned in Spring Valley SPRING VALLEY — Secretary of State Jesse White, in cooperation with the Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library, will offer a Rules of the Road review course from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 10, at the library, 215 E. Cleveland St. in Spring Valley. The course is free for anyone who wishes to attend.

PRINCETON — The Bureau County Retired Teachers’ Association will hold its spring meeting Thursday, April 9, at the Princeton Public Library. Lunch will be catered by Poor Boys’ of Princeton at noon for $10 a person. The meeting will begin at 12:30 p.m. by legislative chair of the Illinois Retired Teachers’ Association John Flaherty. Membership dues for retirees will be collected. To make a reservation for the luncheon and/or program, contact Mary Michael at 815-8751697 or email mmichael829ag@frontier.com or contact Connie Espel at 815-303-8982 or email cespel@ ivnet.com by Monday, April 6.

Relay for Life kickoff PRINCETON — The Relay for Life will host a kickoff for the 2015 event from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at Soldiers and Sailors Park. In case of rain, the event will take place at the Prouty Building.

Anyone interested in the Relay is welcome to attend.

There will be a few speakers and luminaria bags will be for sale.

Chicken dinner PRINCETON — Humpty Dumpty Preschool will host a chicken dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 30, at Skoonerz Grill and Bar, 912 N. Main St., Princeton. The cost is $8 per person and includes 1/4 chicken or chicken strips, fries and dessert. There will be a 50/50 drawing and raffles. Carry-outs are available, and walk-ins are welcome. All tips and proceeds will be donated to Humpty Dumpty Preschool in Malden.

Date change SPRING VALLEY — Hall High School has changed the date for the 2015 homecoming. The community parade/pep rally will be Thursday, Oct 15; the homecoming football game will be Friday, Oct. 16; and the dance will be Saturday, Oct 17. A Rip’s fundraiser for Back to the Track will be Monday, April 27. Tickets are $8 each. To buy tickets, call Julie DeAngelo at 815-664-2100. All proceeds will be donated to Back to the Track fund.

Auditions announced LASALLE — Director Phil Grant has announced auditions for Stage 212’s summer 2015 production, “Cinderella,” the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale, will be at 7 p.m.

Friday, April 10, and 10 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at the theater, located at 700 First St. in LaSalle. Callbacks will be at 5 p.m. April 11.

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Illinois Retina and Eye Associates plan seminar PERU — Dr. Richard Ahuja, board certified and fellowship trained retina specialist at Illinois Retina and Eye Associates, will hold a discussion from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 9, about macular degeneration and treatment options.

The seminar, I’m getting older, why can’t I see as good as I used to, will focus on the ins and outs of macular degeneration, why people get it, the symptoms and the treatment options.

The goal is for all to leave more confident when faced with making decisions about their eye health.

“Macular degeneration (AMD) is an age-related eye disease that we treat on a daily basis that

can cause blurry central vision,” said Ahuja. “Our practice is sensitive to the issue of patient comfort and has administered more than 18,000 injections for the “wet” form of macular degeneration.

Patients who have transferred care to our practice from other doctors have regularly commented how painless the overall experience was.”

Refreshments will be provided and information packets available. A free retina scan will also be available for those in attendance on a first come basis. No dilation is necessary and results are immediate.

This event is free, however, seating is limited.

To register, call 815-2237400.

Boating safety course set The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will offer a free Illinois DNR boating safety course from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the Illinois Waterway Visitors Center at the Starved Rock Lock and Dam along Dee Bennett Road between Ottawa and Utica.

This eight-hour class is required to receive the state of Illinois Safe Boating certification. State law

requires anyone ages 12-17 must have a Boating Safety Education Certificate to operate a motor-driven boat or personal watercraft without adult supervision.

This certificate is given to anyone who successfully completes the eight-hour course.

For more information, email park ranger Bob Petruney at robert.j.

Petruney@usace.army.mil or call 815-667-4045.

Births Announced Frund Jacob and Monica (Zemanek) Frund of Granville are the parents of a son, Huck Elijah, born March 16 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. He weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 19 inches. He was welcomed home by one brother, Hans. Maternal grandparents are Scott and Darla Zemanek of Granville. Paternal grandparents are Curt and Sue Frund of Ladd. Great-grandparents are Landy Flees of Granville, Chuck and Carolyn Frund of Spring Valley, and Phil DeArcos of Spring Valley.

Horine Nicholas Horine and Cecilia Mares of Mendota are the parents of a son, Mateo Nicholas, born March 22 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. He weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 20 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Jose Mares and Mercedes Hermosillo. Paternal grandparents are Brad Horine and Jennifer Salazar.

Great-grandparents are Samuel Montoya, Misael and Rosa Hermosillo, and Penny Aldana.

Martinson Brach Martinson and Breanna Shephard of Spring Valley are the parents of a daughter born March 21 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital Peru.

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Flag disposal PRINCETON — Old flags can be disposed of at American Legion Post 125, 1549 W. Peru St. in Princeton. There is a container behind the front door for the flags. New flags are also available from the post. For information, call 815-872-1171 and leave a message or contact Commander DeSalle at 815-872-1417 in the evenings. Blue star banners are also available from the post.

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Ellie Thompson will celebrate 90th birthday Elmarene “Ellie” Thompson will turn 90 years old on Monday, April 6.

Ellie, who was from the Amboy and Dixon area, is now residing at Heritage Woods in Sterling.

Cards can be sent to her at: Heritage Woods, 2205 Oak Grove Ave., Room 221, Sterling, IL 61081.

Her children are David R. Thompson of Rock Falls and Susan (Delbert) Kessel of Amboy. She also has four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Ellie Thompson A family dinner is planned to celebrate Ellie’s birthday.

Easter Seals plans preschool open house OTTAWA — Kids Can Preschool, located in Easter Seals of LaSalle and Bureau Counties at 1013 Adams St., Ottawa, will host an open house and early registration from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 22.

Kids Can Preschool provides developmentally appropriate kindergarten readiness programming for children ages 3-5, with and without special needs.

Preschool classes are from 8:45 to 11:45 a.m., with families choosing

two, three or five days a week. The new school year will start Tuesday, Sept. 8.

The public will be able to tour the building and playground and meet the staff.

In addition to the preschool, Kids Can Child Development Center provides educationally based full- and part-day child care services to children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old, with and without special needs. The center is DCFS licensed, with seven classrooms separated by age.

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Riley Francis receives seminar scholarship WALNUT — Riley Francis, a senior at Bureau Valley High School, has been awarded a scholarship to attend the 2015 World Affairs Seminar, Global Energy: Who’s Got the Power, by the Rotary Club of Walnut. The seminar will take place at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis., June 20-26.

“Riley Francis will be a marvelous representative of our commu-

nity at the World Affairs Seminar,” said Walnut Rotary Club President Robert Glaser. “Her essay was outstanding. Her grasp of the need for pursuit of alternative energy sources and cooperation among nations is remarkable. Our club could not ask for a better qualified or more enthusiastic candidate.”

Francis is planning to study environmental science and engineering

in the fall.

“We are confident that this experience will serve Riley well as she pursues her dream,” said Glaser. “The Rotary Club of Walnut wanted to help a young person to change the world. Riley Francis seems to be just the young woman to do that. We wish her well.”

Francis is the daughter of Corrine and Michael Francis of Deer Grove.

Education Briefs Knobloch named to dean’s list MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Leah Knobloch of Bradford has been named to the 2014 fall semester dean’s list at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Knobloch is a junior in the college of education and human development.

To qualify for dean’s list, a student must complete 12 or more letter-graded credits while attaining a 3.66 grade point average.

Dzurisin receives honor PEORIA — Marcy K. Dzurisin of Princeton has earned a place on the 2014 winter term perfect attendance list at Midstate College.

Illinois Central College announces graduates EAST PEORIA — Nearly 800 graduates completed their respective program requirements at Illinois Central College during the 2014 summer and fall semesters.

Local students receiving degrees were: Jeffrey Ryan of Bradford, associate in applied science degree; Jose De Lao of Dalzell, associate in applied science degree; Crystal Theodore of Ladd, certificate; and Angela Burrows of Princeton, certificate.

Scott accepted to Ashland University ASHLAND, Ohio — Devin Scott of Princeton has been accepted to Ashland University for the 2015 fall semester. He has received the Eagle Award for $500 annually to attend Ashland. He is a senior at Princeton High School.

Hays performs in Augustana concert ROCK ISLAND — The Augustana Concert Band performed its winter concert on Saturday, Feb. 14, in Centennial Hall. More than 70 student musicians, including James Hays of Princeton, shared their talent with the Augustana community. This concert also featured the Augustana

Horn Choir and the Rock Island High School Band.

Minton named to dean’s list CARLINVILLE — Ajay Minton of Neponset has been named to the 2014 fall semester dean’s list at Blackburn College.

Minton is a junior biology and premed and other health professions track major. He earned a grade point average of at least 3.6 to be named to the list.

Students of the month named in Bradford BRADFORD — Bradford students Shelbie Eklund, Lea Fisher, Colby Wall, Natalie Wall and Julia Sears were named January students of the month.

The students were awarded a certificate and a $25 gift card from Speer Bank for their excellence in academics and citizenship. Joni Kinsella and Lynn Knobloch represented Speer Bank.

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Sadie Hawkins dance Hall High School held its Sadie Hawkins dance on Feb. 14 in the Red Devil Gymnasium. Tori Coble, the daughter of Jennifer Cain and Randy Coble of Ladd, was crowned 2015 Daisy Mae, and Kieran Trevier, the son of Tim and Lisa Trevier of Ladd, was crowned Li’l Abner. The dance took the traditional Sadie Hawkins theme complete with hay bales and straw hats. The DJ was Quez Crew and photographer was HR Imaging.

The Hall Booster Organization donated the soft drinks.

The dance was sponsored by the Class of 2017, and the sponsors are Nickole Barto and Joanna McConville.

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Portly Promenade registration will open at 10:30 AM in the West Pavilion parking lot of St. Margaret’s Family Health Center.

415 E. Second St., Spring Valley Promenade participants will visit five Spring Valley restaurants for a complimentary, small order of their specialty. After enjoying their food and visiting with friends, each Promenader will receive a playing card. The best hand of the day will win $100. Each Portly Promenade participant will get a t-shirt and a goodie bag filled with gifts from sponsors. This event is limited to the first 100 registrations so sign up soon.

The Portly Promenade will benefit the Esophageal and Colon Cancer Prevention Center.

Get your exercise before the food festival that is the Portly Promenade by running in the St. Margaret’s Habit for Health 10K or 3 mile Fun Run/ Walk. Regardless of your training regiment, there is an event for you at St. Margaret’s on April 18th.

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Spring has finally arrived!

Calving season is upon us Finally, spring is here!

It is warm; the sun is out; and the grass is greening up. But farmers are knee deep in mud and work.

This time of year leaves farmers with a lot of stress, an extreme lack of sleep and a ton of extra work.

Calving season can account for most of the stress, lack of sleep and work. Most farmers try to calve within a 60-day period between January through June.

The biggest goal for any farmer is to have a live and healthy calf; there are also a few health procedures we use within the first 24-48 hours of the calf’s life to insure the calf stays healthy. At birth, we like to treat the navel with an iodine solution; this helps to kill germs and to prevent infection.

We also weigh the calf, as knowing the birth weight is part of the registration process. It also helps us to make important breeding decisions by giving us feedback on the sire for calving ease purposes. We like to give a First Defense bolus, which inoculates the calf’s immune system, to aid in the prevention of scours, and a probiotics paste that helps the digestive system by activating it with beneficial bacteria.

The calf also gets a shot of long-term penicillin to clear up any navel infections, a shot of vitamins ADE, and a bo-se selenium booster.

We make sure the calf is nursing, so that it gets a dose of colostrum to help

Jessica Carlson COMMENTARY its immune system and to provide much needed first nourishment. Each calf also gets an ear tag for record purposes. With the extreme cold period that occurred this winter, we also had to make sure the calf stayed warm and dry to prevent chilling and frostbitten ears.

While the mother cows are giving birth to their calves, we have to keep almost constant observation day and night. This year, to make sure that happened, we used a security camera system in the barn. Now with access to the Internet, we can check cows using a program called Foscam wifi IP ptz (pivot, turn, zoom.)

These cameras have a pivot, turn and zoom feature that gives us the ability to adjust the viewpoint from a smart phone or tablet through the use of an app. Another feature the cameras offer is the ability to see in complete darkness via infrared lights. This makes the barn look daylight in the darkness of the night.

We did have some problems with the system at first. The main problem we encountered was getting Internet connection in the barn. Of course we had Internet connection in the house, but that only could reach so far.

This meant that we had to set up an outdoor Internet access, which would be connected to the router in the house.

We also set up a second router in the barn, so we could have a localized wifi access point that multiple cameras could be connected to. We currently have three cameras set up in the barn in several different spots, so we can see everything that is happening whether we are at home or away. It has also helped to eliminate the cold trip to the barn in the middle of the night to check expecting mothers.

In the next 60 days following the calving date, we have to work hard to get the cow ready to rebreed. To do this we give the cows a mineral and protein supplement to help build then up.

This time period also gives us time to evaluate our breeding program and to think about what bulls we plan to use for each cow when we rebreed then in the summer months. It also gives us time to evaluate and consider new bulls we would like to try for next year’s calf crop. If your herd uses bulls, it is also a good time to get their fertility checked to make sure they are ready for the breeding season.

Calving season can be a very intense part of a beef operation, but a farmer will have a lot of nice calves to enjoy looking at during summer as a reward for all of the effort. Let’s enjoy the warm weather and hope for a nice spring and also a good, productive summer.

Jessica Carlson is an eighth-grader at Malden Grade School and works on her family farm in rural Malden.

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Carter receives agricultural award Bureau Valley High School FFA member Annika Carter of Walnut was recently presented the school’s highest agricultural honor, the DEKALB Agricultural Accomplishment Award, sponsored by Monsanto.

Carter, the daughter of Terry and Michelle Carter, received the award for excellence in academics, leadership and agricultural work experience. Her significant experiences and accomplishments have included greenhand degree, chapter degree, stat degree candidate, state convention delegate, national convention delegate, chapter secretary, horse judging team, soils judging and many youth conferences.

This year the DeKalb Agricultural Accomplishment Award celebrates its 68th anniversary. Over

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Monsanto representative Brian Joehl (left) presents the DeKalb Agricultural Accomplishment Award to Annika Carter.

Bureau County Soil and Conservation District announces spring tree, fish sale PRINCETON — The Bureau County Soil and Water Conservation District (BCSWCD) is holding its annual spring tree and fish sales.

A variety of bareroot conifer, hardwoods and shrubs are available for $3 each. Some of the species offered include: white oak, scotch pine, basswood, spicebush, shagbark, hickory and black walnut.

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Jim Gibbons, A Marengo resident and historian, offers presentations on many historical events. The 1958 tragedy of the Our Lady of the Angels School Fire is his most popular.

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Shooting Sports seeking volunteers Bureau County 4-H Shooting Sports is actively seeking volunteer instructors for its rifle and shotgun disciplines.

Those who are passionate about the shooting sports and want to share their knowledge and enthusiasm with local youth should contact the University of Illinois Extension at 815-8752878.

Adults interested in teaching will need to attend the spring adult

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BV FFA members (front row, from left) Maggie Kelly, Destiny Flemming, Emma Deppen and Courtney Ehnle; and (back row) Brooke Ferrell, Maddie Dahl, Kristyn Ehnle, Annika Carter and Julia Edlefson attend the sixth annual Women Changing the Face of Agriculture conference.

BV FFA attends Women Changing the Face of Agriculture conference URBANA — The sixth annual Women Changing the Face of Agriculture conference took place March 6 at the Bone Student Center at Illinois State University in Normal. The event provided young women professional development and networking opportunities.

The conference featured more than 250 women with careers in many facets of the agriculture industry. These professionals shared their stories with more than 850 students and advisors interested in agriculture. In a speed

networking format, young women received insight into helpful agriculture courses, internship and career opportunities, salary ranges and more.

ADM representative Cady Roberts motivated the young women who visited her display to take action in the agricultural world. She said, “It’s a boys club. It’s a man’s world.

Take that as a mission and ambition. Prove yourself!”

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In recognition of Doctor’s Day, Perry Memorial Hospital sincerely appreciates the positive contribution our physicians make to the hospital. We are grateful for the compassionate and quality healthcare they provide to the people and communities we serve.

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Bureau Valley’s Ashley Phillips beats the throw to second base for a steal in Thursday’s game at Manlius against Newman. BV won 5-2.

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MANLIUS — It was a good day to play two Thursday, March 26, even though it may have been a tad chilly at Bureau Valley High School.

The BV softballers improved to 3-0 with a 5-2 win. Next door, the Storm baseball team rallied against the Comets, only to fall short 8-7.

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Starting pitcher Irini Petros went 4 1/3 innings for the win, surrendering two hits, three walks with two strikeouts. Petros helped herself at the dish, going 2-3 with a double and RBI. Laura Phillips cracked a deep solo shot

in the fourth, estimated by coach Brian Humphrey to be 230 feet.

Humphrey said the Storm continue to string good hitting with some lights out pitching, which has not allowed an earned run yet in three games.

“It was a good win over a quality team,” Humphrey said. “We’re off to a great start (3-0). Defense and pitching have been lights out. Swinging the bats real well throughout the lineup.”

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The Comets struck for six runs in the top of the third inning to take a 6-2 lead. The Comets benefitted on two BV errors

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Tigers will throw hard, carry a big stick

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PRINCETON — President Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy in the early 1900s was to “speak softly, and carry a big stick.”

Coach Tim Taylor, president of the Princeton Tiger baseball team, adjusts that theory, saying the Tigers will throw hard and carry a big stick.

If the Tigers had a deficiency last year, it was their inability to score runs. Taylor doesn’t see that being a problem in 2015, with the team showing in the early going it can indeed carry a big stick.

“I’ve never had a team that’s hit the ball as well as these guys are,” said Taylor, whose team has won its first

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Storm center fielder Will Konneck camps underneath the ball Thursday at Manlius against Newman. The visiting Comets won 8-7.

Tigers at a glance: Coach: Tim Taylor (fifth year).

Last year: 14-16.

Who’s back: Levi Bates (Jr., 2B/P), Skye Behrends (Jr., 1B), Michael Camp (Sr., OF), Zach Friel (Sr., OF/P), Jake Reinhardt (Jr., P/SS), Jett Wedekind (Jr., C).

Who’s new: Jack Bays (Jr., OF), Reilly Foes (Jr., 2B), Luke Hoffman (Jr., OF/P), Tanner Kuhne (Jr., CF/SS), Hunter Poorman (Jr., P/OF), Isaac Salazar (Jr., 3B/P), Andrew Schmitt (Jr., OF/P), Daniel Schmitt (Jr., OF), Vince Vergamini (So., P/ OF/1B).

Next game: Monday, March 30 vs. Newman.

GRANVILLE — If Jason Marquis is in the game, expect the unexpected.

The Bureau Valley coach returns to direct the North Boys in the Illinois Valley All-Star game at Putnam County High School Saturday , March 28, and his reputation precedes him.

He is known, shall we say, for bringing a back of tricks.

PC coach Josh Nauman said he is anxiously awaiting to see what bag of tricks Marquis brings with him this year.

“He pulled out a couple last year that were great. If he keeps it up he’s going to get to coach every year,” Nauman said.

The last time, Marquis had one Henry player hoist another to complete a dunk.

Another trick saw three players fall down to draw attention while they passed the inbounds to another player, who scored a layup.

Marquis said the North squad plans to make it entertaining for the players and fans. Look for something horizontal rather than vertical, he hints.

Nauman said all the teams, which features are seniors, have practiced and are ready to go for the main event. The girls game tips off at 5 p.m. There will be a co-ed 3-point contest between games with the boys game to begin at approximately 7 p.m.

“We’re excited about it.

It is always a great night for the kids. They really seem to enjoy representing their schools on the hardwood one last time,” Nauman said. “A lot of players in the past have also commented how nice it is to

2015 Tigress Soccer Preview

Tigresses are growing up fast

By Jeff Schlesinger sports@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The 2015 Princeton Tigress soccer team is growing up.

Last season, the Tigresses relied heavily upon three freshmen: defender Ellise Piper, outside mid Jenna Grimmer and forward Sarah Murray, as well as contributions late in the season from Michaela Mall. But now they have a year of experience under their belts.

“My expectation is high,” head coach Ed Young said of the returning underclassmen.

“Everybody that’s here had so much time last year. I hope that translates into them being more mature and having a clearer understanding of what we’re expecting from them.”

The experience begins with Piper and the defense.

“We’re going to play a defensive style of game,” Young said. “I’ve got a

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at a glance: What: Illinois Valley AllStar game.

When: Saturday, March 28, 5 p.m., girls game; 7 p.m., boys game.

Where: Putnam County High School, Granville. play with and get to know people they have competed against for years.”

There’s been a few additions since the initial release of players.

Bureau Valley Storm players Parker Neuhalfen, Tommy Johnston and Alex Johnston will be reunited with their coach Jason Marquis for the North Boys squad. They will be joined

by Jack Brady (St. Bede), Garrett Duffin (Princeton), A.J. Gaeta (Hall) along with James Carroll and Ryan Reeder of Mendota and Kyle Henderson (Henry).

Marquis’ girls counterpart at Bureau Valley, Tiffany Gonigam, will direct the North Girls along with assistant Abbi Bosnich.

The Storm coaches will get to employ BV senior Heaven Bennett one more time.

Other local talent for the North Girls are Liz Geuther (LaMoille/Ohio), Taylor Clark and Brianna Barajas (Princeton) and Ellie Herrmann (Hall), Abby and Ally Bromoschenkel and Amy Devitt (Mendota) and Hannah Wolfe (L-P).

Members of the South squads include Putnam County’s Megan Rehn, Austin Biagini and Nick DiazDeLeon and Allison Voss and Henry’s Emma Cluskey.

PC’s James Barnett will coach the South Girls and Marquette’s Mike McDonald the South Boys.

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Tigresses at a glance: Coach: Ed Young (14th year).

Last year: 9-8-1.

Who’s back: Kallie Albrecht (Sr., D), Keyenna Altizer (Sr., F), Ellie Bonucci (Sr., D), Taylor Clark (Sr., M), Jenna Grimmer (So., M), Arraia Hicks (Jr., M), Michaela Mall (So., F/M), Sarah Murray (So., M), Ellise Piper (So., D), Devin Scott (Sr., M), Kim Schlesinger (Sr., M), Michaela Strom (Jr. M/D), Taylor Tieman (Sr., M), Eliza Young (So., M/F).

Who’s new: Selina Darimont (Sr., M), Sara Grieff (Fr., D), Mary Sims (Jr., K), Alex Smallwood (Jr., D), Lydia Smallwood (Fr., M), Natalie Vujanov (Jr., M).

Next game: Monday, March 30 at Alleman.

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Tigers can come home again

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Old Tigers find they can come home again, they just may not all be able to make it down the court and back.

Thirty-six former PHS Tigers have signed up to play in the second annual Princeton Alumni Game Saturday, March 28, at Prouty Gym. There will be two games with players divided by decades.

The first game, the old-timers’ game, features players from the 1970s and 1980s with a couple from the ‘90s. It will tip

Baseball From Page 14 three games by outscoring its opponents 27-9. “(They’re) driving it up the middle, getting extra base hits, moving guys around, moving them in. We haven’t really had to steal bases to date because they keep moving guys around and getting them in.”

At the same time, Taylor says he has pitchers like juniors Jake Reinhardt and Levi Bates who are throwing harder than ever.

Taylor has restocked his 2015 squad with a junior class 10 strong. The juniors join a mix of two seniors aiming to get the Tigers on the winning track after finishing 14-16 a year ago.

“I’ve got a lot of guys who put in lot of time last year.

They have really stepped up so far this season, playing good baseball,” Taylor said. “Doesn’t seem like they’ve missed a step. In fact, the opposite is true.

Those guys that were here last year, their game has stepped up, and I think it’s really going to pay off for each one of them as well as the team.”

It’s a strong junior class, featuring Reinhardt, Bates, Jett Wedekind and Skye Behrends, all of whom were regular varsity starters or saw extended playing time last year.

Classmates include Isaac Salazar and Tanner Kuhne were brought up for the postseason last year and will be joined by juniors Jack Bays, Daniel Schmitt, Andrew Schmitt, Hunter Poorman, Reilly Foes and Luke Hoffman.

SBA tryouts PERU — Cheerleading tryouts for St. Bede Academy for the 2015-16 season will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at the St. Bede Academy Chapel. There will be workshop dates from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 10, and Saturday, April 11, at the Chapel. Cheerleaders should attend at least one workshop date and have their tryout/waiver form turned in by April 7.

The chapel is located on the third floor of the St. Bede Academy. For more information, contact Jodi Slingsby at 815-343-2721 or jmslingsby@yahoo.com or Lauren Passini at 815481-2728 or at Lauren_ Passini@outlook.com.

off at 2 p.m. with four, 10-minute quarters.

The second game consists of 20 players, 10 on each side, from the 2000s. They will play two, 25-minute halves.

The oldest player on the floor will be Don Smucker, a 1971 graduate of Tiskilwa, who still has plenty of game to keep up with younger players. The youngest to play will be Ben Schmidt and Michael Murray from the PHS class of 2011.

The game will also reunite five Robbins brothers — Tony (‘79), Doug (‘85), Jeff

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Zach Friel and 2015 Tigers schedule Michael Camp return 3/19 — at Rock Falls W from the senior class 3/21 — Dixon (DH) WW with sophomore Vince Vergamini rounding 3/26 — St. Bede, ppd to May 5 3/27 — Sherrard, ppd. to April 14 out the 15-man squad.

In the infield, the 3/28 — at Marquette, ppd.

Tigers will line up with 3/30 — Newman, 4:30 p.m.

Behrends at first base, 3/31 — at Ottawa, 4:30 p.m.

Bates or Foes at sec- 4/2 — at Kewanee. 4:30 p.m. ond base and Salazar 4/4 — at Fulton (DH), 10 a.m. at the hot corner, with 4/6 — at Amboy, 4:30 p.m.

Kuhne manning short- 4/7 — at Erie-P’town, 4:30 p.m. stop when Reinhardt is 4/9 — Bureau Valley, 4:30 p.m. on the hill.

4/10 — Morrison, 4:30 p.m.

Patrolling the out4/13 — Hall, 4:30 p.m. field will be Camp in left, Kuhne in center 4/14 — Sherrard, 4:30 p.m.

4/18 — Mendota (DH), 10 a.m. and Friel in right.

Reinhardt swings 4/20 — at St. Bede, 4:30 p.m. a steady stick, having 4/21 — at Orion, 4:30 p.m. batted .344 with 16 4/23 — at Newman 4:30 p.m.

RBIs, 25 steals and 25 4/24 — at Wooden Bat Tournament runs scored last year. 4/25 — at Wooden Bat Tournament Behrends batted .305 in 4/27 — Kewanee, 4:30 p.m.

59 at-bats after being 4/30 — Amboy, 4:30 p.m. called up to the big club 5/1 — at Riverdale, canceled as a sophomore.

5/2 — Midland (DH), 10 a.m.

Reinhardt resumes 5/4 — at Bureau Valley, 4:30 p.m. his role as ace of the 5/5 — St. Bede, 4:30 p.m. pitching staff, having 5/7 — at Hall, 4:30 p.m. sported a 4-2 record with a area-best 0.92 5/11 — at Stillman Valley, 4:30 p.m.

ERA. The Tigers will 5/12 — Rockridge, 4:30 p.m. be well-armed with 5/16 — at IVC with Rockford the likes of Bates (2-1, Lutheran, 10 a.m.

2.62), Friel (2-1, 2.83), for the postseason, just Hoffman, Salazar, Wedekind and Poorman drawing a regional assignalong with the sophomore ment at Morrison, a field that will include Bureau Vergamini.

“We’re pretty deep Valley, Erie/Prophetstown pitching, and we have a and Newman.

Tiger tales: The cold nice mix of different styles; so we should be solid on weather has taken a hit on the Tigers schedule this the mound,” Taylor said.

The Tigers will play in week. Thursday’s games the Three Rivers East this with St. Bede was reschedyear, drawing home and uled for May 5, Friday’s away games with rivals games with Sherrard were Hall, St. Bede, Bureau Val- rescheduled for April 14 ley along with Kewanee and Saturday’s doubleheader at Marquette has and Amboy.

Taylor said the Tigers been canceled.

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Bureau Valley’s Josh Mead makes his pitch Thursday against Newman. Mead had three hits in the game.

Storm From Page 14 before Allen cleared bases with a double.

The Storm battled back with one run in the sixth and three in the seventh with tying run on second base with two outs in the seventh, but the runner was caught between bases.

BV coach Dave Shepard said mental mistakes and costly errors proved to be the Storm downfall.

BCR photo/Kevin Hieronymus “I’m happy the kids Bureau Valley’s Laura Phillips is forced out at second battled back. Couple of plays here and there,” base Thursday by Newman.

Shepard said. “Once we of the leadoff slot. Dylan Morrison Saturday with clean up this one inning Martin doubled and Will the F/S playing at noon Konneck, Evan Ringle and the varsity to follow. bug, we’ll be OK.” Starting and losing and Richard Lootens all Comment on this story pitcher Josh Mead led the singled.

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L/O Boosters Trivia LAMOILLE — The LaMoille and Ohio Athletic Boosters will hold a Trivia Night Saturday, April 18 at the LaMoille Lions Club. Doors open at 6 p.m. with trivia to start at 7 p.m. There is a $100 entry fee per 6-10 people team. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams. There will be silent auctions, raffles, snacks and cash bar.

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Soccer From Page 14 strong defense and I’m going to use that to shore up our team.”

Young likes the leadership in his back line, anchored by four-year starter Ellie Bonucci as well as senior Callie Albrecht.

Sophomore Piper and freshman Sara Grieff fill out the line.

“Sara has already proven wonderful,” Young said.

“The world is hers to own, guaranteed. Tall, long legs, great endurance, great speed, very coachable, very intelligent. She’s just the complete package.”

Juniors Danielle May and Alex Smallwood will be looked upon to contribute when the defensive line is in need of help. In addition, junior Michaela Strom, who is moving up to holding mid, can be moved back as needed.

One of the big questions going into the year will be whether the Tigresses can fill the shoes of goalie Kelly Schmidt. Mary Sims, who has tended for the JV the last two years, will be taking that spot.

The offense is full of returning players, including senior captains Keyenna Altizer and Kim Schlesinger.

Altizer, who plays the middle and will be looked upon as one of the key scorers, is really excited about the play of one her fellow seniors.

“Taylor Clark has been outstanding already,” Altizer said. “At the beginning of the season last year she was sitting a lot, and I think Ed finally saw her potential and she started in the midfield. I think she’s going to do a great job this year.”

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Silver for Michael Michael Williams, son of Tom and Dawn Williams of Peru, earned a silver medal in the Special Olympics State Basketball Skills at ISU. He is a student at Hope School in Springfield. ticket. For more information, contact ServiceMaster DSI at 815-879-4411 or visit their Facebook page.

2015 Tigresses schedule 3/17 — at Streator, W 3/19 — Byron, Tie 3/21 — at Metamora, L 3/26 — at Washington, L 3/30 — at Rock Island, 6:30 p.m.

4/2 — Alleman, 6:30 p.m.

4/4 — at Indian Creek, 11 a.m.

4/6 — Morris, 6 p.m.

4/7 — Sterling, 6:30 p.m.

4/10 — PIT, 5 p.m.

4/11 — PIT, 9 a.m.

4/13 — at Mendota, 6:30 p.m.

4/16 — Orion,6 p.m.

4/20 — at Rochelle, 4:30 p.m.

4/25 — at Coal City Tournament 4/28 — IVC, 6:30 p.m.

4/30 — at HBR, 5 p.m.

5/7 — at Stillman Valley, 4:30 p.m.

Clark probably possesses the biggest foot on the team, having the ability to hit a goal or set up a player from 40 or 50 yards. She is probably strongest kicker since standout defender Bryce Pharmer of the 2012 squad.

Joining Altizer and Clark in the middle of the field will be Murray and Mall and juniors Strom and Eliza Young. Look for junior Arraia Hicks to make contributions as well.

Schlesinger will be running the outside opposite Grimmer, looking to feed the center mids with senior Taylor Tieman offering support.

The Tigresses opened the season at 1-1-1 despite having a significant portion of the roster (Schlesinger, Young and Bonucci) absent on account of a musical.

“I’m looking forward to some wins,” Altizer said.

“We’re a young team, but I think we can go for a regional title at least.”

• Altizer and Grimmer each scored in Thursday’s 4-2 loss at Washington.

The JV won 5-0, led by Arraia Hicks’ hat trick.

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(‘87), Tom (‘79) and Scott (‘83). They couldn’t talk brother Jimmy into playing. He said something about wanting to avoid having to pay for his funeral.

Smucker will be joined on the Blue team in the first game with Dave Enbom (‘83), David Robertson (‘83), Kevin Howard (‘94) and Doug and Jeff Robbins.

They will square off against Jeff Smith, Gary “Poke” Clark and Scott Robins from the class of ‘83, Chad Hamel (‘90), the star of last year’s alumni game, Ben Rapp (‘98) and Tom Robbins.

For the second game, the Blue Team will consist of Justin Smith (‘04), Brandon Nyman (‘04), Scott Vrana (‘06), Danny Nelson (‘06), Garrett Youngren, Brandon Dressler, James Robinson and Daniel Murray, all from the Class of ‘09 which won the sectional championship, plus Ben Schmidt and Michael Murray from 2011.

The White Team includes David Hornbaker from the 2003 sectional champion Tigers, Scott Bickerman (‘05), John Standley (‘07), Zach Smith (‘08), Jon Henegar (‘08) and Scott Roseberg, Brik Wedekind, Zach Clark, Ryne Vrana and Brock Schmidt, all from the class of 2010.

The Booster Club Drawdown will follow the games in the basement of Fitzgerald’s.

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Going from Storm to Storm Bureau Valley senior Garrett Jackson (center) will be going from the Bureau Valley Storm to play for the Storm of Crown College in Saint Bonifacius, Minn., to play football. Jackson was an offensive and defensive lineman for the Storm. Joining Jackson are Crown College assistant coach Nate Metzger and his father, Aaron Jackson.

Scoreboard Baseball

Waldschmidt. Leading hitter: BV — Petros (2-3, 2b, rbi), A. Phillips (1-3, 2 runs), L. Phillips (1-2, hr).

At Ottawa Mendota 14, Marquette 2 At Oglesby IVCC 10-7, Sauk Valley 6-6

Softball

At Washington Washington 4, Princeton 2. PHS scoring: Grimmer 37th min, Altizer 60th min. Shots: P 12, W 7. Saves: P 3, W 6. Fouls: P 5, W 2. CK: P 1, W 7.

JV: Princeton 5-0. PHS scoring: Hicks 3, Darimont, P. Smallwood.

At Manlius Newman 006 200 0 - 8 Bureau Valley 210 001 3 - 7 WP: Combes. LP: Mead. Leading hitter: BV — mead (3-5), Konneck (1-3), Martin (1-2, 2b), Ringle (1-3), Lootens (1-3).

At Manlius Bureau Valley 5, Newman 2 WP: Petros (4 1/3 ip, 2 hits, 3w, 2k). LP:

Girls soccer

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Bureau County Republican • bcrnews.com SPECIMEN BALLOT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS CONSOLIDATED ELECTION APRIL 7, 2015 I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS SPECIMEN BALLOT IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF THE OFFICES AND CANDIDATES TO BE VOTED IN THE CONSOLIDATED ELECTION TO BE HELD IN BUREAU COUNTY ON TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2015.

KAMALA S. HIERONYMUS, COUNTY CLERK BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CITY OF PRINCETON

FOR MAYOR (VOTE FOR ONE) DUANE JOEL QUIRAM BOB WARREN

MUNICIPAL VILLAGE OF BUREAU

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FOR LIBRARY TRUSTEE (VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN THREE) MICHAEL DAVID BERRY ANNE MARIE JOHNSON

VILLAGE OF WYANET

FOR VILLAGE TRUSTEE (For a 4-year term) (VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN THREE) G. JAMES ETHERIDGE JR. INDEPENDENT JERAMIE SPEARS INDEPENDENT CORY PETERSON INDEPENDENT FOR VILLAGE TRUSTEE (For an unexpired 2-year term) (VOTE FOR ONE) No Candidate PARKS PRINCETON PARK DISTRICT

FOR PARK COMMISSIONER (VOTE FOR ONE) ROBERT C. HALBERG, JR. WALNUT PARK DISTRICT

FOR PARK COMMISSIONER (VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN TWO) WENDY S. MICHLIG JAMES SCHOFF LIBRARY BRADFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT

FOR LIBRARY TRUSTEE (VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN THREE) BARBARA FEHR LETITIA LEEPER GERALD JOHNSTON

WYANET PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT

FOR LIBRARY DIRECTOR (VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN THREE) LEROY OLSON JEAN BROWN SCHOOLS CHERRY GRADE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 92

FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS TO SERVE A FULL 4-YEAR TERM (VOTE FOR THREE) RICHARD KEENEY REBECCA HOSCHEID FRANK PULLAM DALZELL GRADE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 98

FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SERVE A FULL 4-YEAR TERM (VOTE FOR TWO) THOMAS BENDER Write-In

DIMMICK COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 175

FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SERVE A FULL 4-YEAR TERM (VOTE FOR THREE) LAURIE ERNAT MICHELLE L. RICH GINA MUDGE

LADD LIBRARY DISTRICT

FOR LIBRARY TRUSTEE (VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN FOUR) LEE ANN JOYCE LA MOILLE-CLARION PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT

FOR LIBRARY TRUSTEE (VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN THREE) ANNETTE E. DAVIS WILLIAM KLEIN LESLIE MOTTER LEEPERTOWN LIBRARY DISTRICT

FOR LIBRARY TRUSTEE (VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN FOUR) LOIS LAWLER MARILYN BURKMAN SHARON BEABER MINERAL-GOLD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT

FOR LIBRARY TRUSTEE (VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN TWO) DEBRA DeBROCK TENEILLE GRIPP NEPONSET LIBRARY DISTRICT

FOR LIBRARY TRUSTEE (VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN THREE) KAREN SCOTT HUGO BLOCK

LADD COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 94

FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SERVE AN UNEXPIRED 2-YEAR TERM (VOTE FOR ONE) Write-In

FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SERVE A FULL 4-YEAR TERM (VOTE FOR THREE) MARK J. MOSBACH DENNIS L. GALETTI, JR. JOSEPH R. COUTTS MALDEN COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED GRADE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 84

FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SERVE A FULL 4-YEAR TERM (VOTE FOR FOUR) ROGER UGASCO JEREMEY JAY MOUNT Write-In Write-In

MENDOTA COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL #289 Instructions to voter: Membership on the board of education is to consist of 4 members from the congressional township that has at least 75% but not more than 90% of the population, and 3 board members from the remaining congressional townships in the school district.

ON THE BASIS OF EXISTING BOARD MEMBERSHIP, MEMBERS MAY BE ELECTED IN THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS FROM EACH

SCHOOLS

FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SERVE A FULL 4-YEAR TERM (VOTE FOR TWO) 2 shall be elected from Mendota Township 36N Range 1E MENDOTA TOWNSHIP 36N RANGE 1E LARRY B. SHEAVES MANDY OSSMAN

(VOTE FOR TWO) 2 board members shall be elected from the remaining congressional townships.

The remaining Congressional Townships No Candidate OHIO COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED GRADE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 17

FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SERVE A FULL 4-YEAR TERM (VOTE FOR FOUR) BRENDA L. REUTER RACHAEL ANN FITZPATRICK DONALD REUTER Write-In

PRINCETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 115

FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SERVE A FULL 4-YEAR TERM (VOTE FOR THREE) STEPHEN N. BOUSLOG J. P. ALEY MARK FRANK SPRING VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 99

FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SERVE A FULL 4-YEAR TERM (VOTE FOR THREE) JASON CASFORD JOHN KUSEK TRISHA BOGATITUS ANNAWAN COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 226 Instructions to voter: Membership on the board of education is restricted to a maximum of 3 members from any congressional township.

ON THE BASIS OF EXISTING BOARD MEMBERSHIP, MEMBERS MAY BE ELECTED IN THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS FROM EACH CONGRESSIONAL TOWNSHIP. NOT MORE THAN 2 MAY BE ELECTED FROM TOWNSHIP 17N RANGE 5E NOT MORE THAN 3 MAY BE ELECTED FROM TOWNSHIP 16N RANGE 5E NOT MORE THAN 2 MAY BE ELECTED FROM TOWNSHIP 16N RANGE 6E NOT MORE THAN 2 MAY BE ELECTED FROM TOWNSHIP 17N RANGE 6E NOT MORE THAN 3 MAY BE ELECTED FROM TOWNSHIP 15N RANGE 4E NOT MORE THAN 3 MAY BE ELECTED FROM TOWNSHIP 16N RANGE 4E NOT MORE THAN 3 MAY BE ELECTED FROM TOWNSHIP 15N RANGE 5E NOT MORE THAN 3 MAY BE ELECTED FROM TOWNSHIP 18N RANGE 4E NOT MORE THAN 3 MAY BE ELECTED FROM TOWNSHIP 18N RANGE 5E

FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SERVE A FULL 4-YEAR TERM (VOTE FOR A TOTAL OF FOUR) TOWNSHIP 16N RANGE 5E JERAD HEITZLER CATHY FOES COURTNEY RICO KIMBERLY GOODLEY TOWNSHIP 18N RANGE 5E JOHN ROSENBERRY TOWNSHIP 16N RANGE 6E NANCY GOODMAN TOWNSHIP 17N RANGE 5E NATHAN PRITCHARD BRADFORD COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 Instructions to voter: Membership on the board of education is restricted to a maximum of 3 members from any congressional township.

ON THE BASIS OF EXISTING BOARD MEMBERSHIP, MEMBERS MAY BE ELECTED IN THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS FROM EACH CONGRESSIONAL TOWNSHIP. NOT MORE THAN 1 MAY BE ELECTED FROM OSCEOLA TOWNSHIP 14N 7E NOT MORE THAN 3 MAY BE ELECTED FROM EAST TOULON TOWNSHIP 13N 6E NOT MORE THAN 3 MAY BE ELECTED FROM SARATOGA TOWNSHIP 13N 8E NOT MORE THAN 2 MAY BE ELECTED FROM PENN TOWNSHIP 13N 7E NOT MORE THAN 3 MAY BE ELECTED FROM ELMIRA TOWNSHIP 14N 6E NOT MORE THAN 2 MAY BE ELECTED FROM MILO TOWNSHIP 14N 8E NOT MORE THAN 3 MAY BE ELECTED FROM MACON TOWNSHIP 15N 7E NOT MORE THAN 3 MAY BE ELECTED FROM INDIANTOWN TOWNSHIP 15N 8E NOT MORE THAN 3 MAY BE ELECTED FROM WHEATLAND TOWNSHIP 15N 9E

FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SERVE A FULL 4-YEAR TERM (VOTE FOR A TOTAL OF THREE) TOWNSHIP SARATOGA 13N RANGE 8E JOHN R. MURPHY TOWNSHIP ELMIRA 14N RANGE 6E MARJORIE A. LOUDENBURG TOWNSHIP OSCEOLA 14N RANGE 7E TANYA S. WALKER

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Bureau County Republican • bcrnews.com SPECIMEN BALLOT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS CONSOLIDATED ELECTION APRIL 7, 2015 I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS SPECIMEN BALLOT IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF THE OFFICES AND CANDIDATES TO BE VOTED IN THE CONSOLIDATED ELECTION TO BE HELD IN BUREAU COUNTY ON TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2015.

KAMALA S. HIERONYMUS, COUNTY CLERK BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS

SCHOOLS BUREAU VALLEY COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 340

DISTRICT ONE FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SERVE A FULL 4-YEAR TERM (VOTE FOR ONE) KENT J. SILTMAN DISTRICT THREE FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SERVE A FULL 4-YEAR TERM (VOTE FOR ONE) DONALD W. KING DISTRICT SIX FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SERVE A FULL 4-YEAR TERM (VOTE FOR ONE) MATT WIGGIM DEPUE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 103

FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SERVE AN UNEXPIRED 2-YEAR TERM (VOTE FOR ONE) No Candidate

FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SERVE A FULL 4-YEAR TERM (VOTE FOR FOUR) JUAN J. RUIZ LLESENIA LEON ANTONIO LEON RICHARD HERNANDEZ PAUL BOSNICH III HENRY-SENACHWINE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 5

FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SERVE A FULL 4-YEAR TERM (VOTE FOR THREE) STEPHEN B. ROWE MICHELLE GIBSON LORI DEWEERTH SIBYL SCHROCK KEWANEE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 229 Instructions to voter: The board of education shall be composed of members from both the incorporated and the unincorporated area; not more than 5 board members shall be selected from any city, village or incorporated town.

ON THE BASIS OF EXISTING BOARD MEMBERSHIP, NOT MORE THAN 3 MAY BE ELECTED FROM THE INCORPORATED AREAS.

FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SERVE A FULL 4-YEAR TERM (VOTE FOR A TOTAL OF THREE) INCORPORATED AREA RON L. SALISBURY DAN NOLAN MICHAEL L. LECKEY LA MOILLE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 303 Instructions to voter: Membership on the board of education is restricted to a maximum of 3 members from any congressional township.

ON THE BASIS OF EXISTING BOARD MEMBERSHIP, MEMBERS MAY BE ELECTED IN THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS FROM EACH CONGRESSIONAL TOWNSHIP. NOT MORE THAN 3 MAY BE ELECTED FROM TOWNSHIP 17N RANGE 10E Berlin NOT MORE THAN 2 MAY BE ELECTED FROM TOWNSHIP 17N RANGE 11E Westfield NOT MORE THAN 2 MAY BE ELECTED FROM TOWNSHIP 18N RANGE 10E LaMoille NOT MORE THAN 3 MAY BE ELECTED FROM TOWNSHIP 18N RANGE 11E Clarion NOT MORE THAN 3 MAY BE ELECTED FROM TOWNSHIP 19N RANGE 10E May

FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SERVE AN UNEXPIRED 2-YEAR TERM THE AREA OF RESIDENCE OF THOSE ELECTED TO FILL UNEXPIRED TERMS IS TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION IN DETERMINING THE WINNERS OF THE FULL TERMS. (VOTE FOR A TOTAL OF ONE) No Candidate

SCHOOLS MENDOTA TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 280

LA MOILLE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 303

FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SERVE A FULL 4-YEAR TERM (VOTE FOR A TOTAL OF FOUR) LAMOILLE TOWNSHIP 18N RANGE 10E MARY TAYLOR KEVIN HILDEBRAND WESTFIELD TOWNSHIP 17N RANGE 11E JEFF PINTER NICHOLAS PINTER CLARION TOWNSHIP 18N RANGE 11E KEVIN J. ANDERSON PROPHETSTOWN-LYNDON-TAMPICO UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 3 Instructions to voter: Membership on the board of education is restricted to a maximum of 3 members from any congressional township.

ON THE BASIS OF EXISTING BOARD MEMBERSHIP, MEMBERS MAY BE ELECTED IN THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS FROM EACH CONGRESSIONAL TOWNSHIP. NOT MORE THAN 3 MAY BE ELECTED FROM TOWNSHIP 18N RANGE 4E NOT MORE THAN 3 MAY BE ELECTED FROM TOWNSHIP 18N RANGE 5E NOT MORE THAN 3 MAY BE ELECTED FROM TOWNSHIP 18N RANGE 6E NOT MORE THAN 3 MAY BE ELECTED FROM TOWNSHIP 19N RANGE 4E NOT MORE THAN 2 MAY BE ELECTED FROM TOWNSHIP 19N RANGE 5E NOT MORE THAN 3 MAY BE ELECTED FROM TOWNSHIP 19N RANGE 6E NOT MORE THAN 2 MAY BE ELECTED FROM TOWNSHIP 19N RANGE 7E NOT MORE THAN 3 MAY BE ELECTED FROM TOWNSHIP 20N RANGE 5E NOT MORE THAN 2 MAY BE ELECTED FROM TOWNSHIP 20N RANGE 6E NOT MORE THAN 3 MAY BE ELECTED FROM TOWNSHIP 20N RANGE 7E

FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SERVE AN UNEXPIRED 2-YEAR TERM THE AREA OF RESIDENCE OF THOSE ELECTED TO FILL UNEXPIRED TERMS IS TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION IN DETERMINING THE WINNERS OF THE FULL TERMS. (VOTE FOR A TOTAL OF ONE) No Candidate

FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SERVE A FULL 4-YEAR TERM (VOTE FOR A TOTAL OF THREE) TOWNSHIP 19N RANGE 5E RYAN T. INSKEEP TOWNSHIP 20N RANGE 5E MICHAEL KRAMER WETHERSFIELD COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 230 Instructions to voter: The board of education shall be composed of members from both the incorporated and the unincorporated area; not more than 5 board members shall be selected from any city, village or incorporated town.

ON THE BASIS OF EXISTING BOARD MEMBERSHIP, NOT MORE THAN 3 MAY BE ELECTED FROM THE INCORPORATED AREAS.

FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SERVE A FULL 4-YEAR TERM (VOTE FOR A TOTAL OF THREE) INCORPORATED AREA DAVID REEVES TYRONE L. BAKER UNINCORPORATED AREA DAN BRYAN HALL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502 Instructions to voters: More than 15% but less than 30% of the taxable property of this high school district is located in the unincorporated territory of the district, therefore, at least one board member shall be a resident of the unincorporated areas.

ON THE BASIS OF EXISTING BOARD MEMBERSHIP, MEMBERS MAY BE ELECTED FROM ANY AREA OR AREAS.

FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SERVE A FULL 4-YEAR TERM (VOTE FOR FOUR) HOLLY DEVERT FLANAGAN MICHAEL MORRIS JOE BEZELY PAUL QUINN JOHN "JACK" BOROSKI LASALLE-PERU TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 120 Instructions to voter: More than 15% but less than 30% of the taxable property of this high school district is located in the unincorporated territory of the district, therefore, at least one board member shall be a resident of the unincorporated areas.

ON THE BASIS OF EXISTING BOARD MEMBERSHIP, MEMBERS MAY BE ELECTED FROM ANY AREA OR

FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SERVE A FULL 4-YEAR TERM (VOTE FOR THREE) CATHY RENK PETER MEIER TONY SPARKS

Instructions to voter: Thirty percent(30%) or more of the taxable property of this high school district is located in the unincorporated territory of the district, therefore, at least two board members shall be residents of the unincorporated territory.

ON THE BASIS OF EXISTING BOARD MEMBERSHIP, MEMBERS MAY BE ELECTED FROM ANY AREA OR AREAS.

FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SERVE A FULL 4-YEAR TERM (VOTE FOR THREE) MATT HANAMAN DAVID MAY JASON STEWART OHIO COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 505

FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SERVE AN UNEXPIRED 2-YEAR TERM (VOTE FOR ONE) Write-In

FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SERVE A FULL 4-YEAR TERM (VOTE FOR THREE) HAROLD D. ALBRECHT CHAD DEERY MINDY RINGENBERG PRINCETON HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 500

FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SERVE A FULL 4-YEAR TERM (VOTE FOR THREE) STEPHANIE A. VAN ORDSTRAND ELDON ENTWHISTLE GARY COATES ALVIN TAYLOR TERRY SMALLWOOD COLLEGE BLACK HAWK COLLEGE DISTRICT NO. 503

FOR TRUSTEES OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT TO SERVE A 6-YEAR TERM (VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN THREE) JOSEPH B. SWAN RICHARD P. FIEMS FRITZ LARSEN ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE DISTRICT NO. 514

FOR TRUSTEES OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT TO SERVE A 6-YEAR TERM (VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN TWO) FRANK H. MACKAMAN MICHAEL T. EVERETT ILLINOIS VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT NO. 513

FOR TRUSTEES OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT TO SERVE A 6-YEAR TERM (VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN TWO) MELISSA OLIVERO ISAIAH ROBERTS EVERETT J. SOLON SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT NO. 506

FOR TRUSTEES OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT TO SERVE A 6-YEAR TERM (VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN THREE) SCOTT STOLLER EDWARD ANDERSEN ROBERT THOMPSON MICHAEL ORTIZ DENNIS FULRATH REGIONAL BOARD OF SCHOOLS

FOR MEMBERS OF THE REGIONAL BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES (BUREAU, HENRY AND STARK COUNTIES) (For a six-year term) (VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN TWO) MICHAEL HOLT HENRY COUNTY DOUGLAS "DOUG" CROW HENRY COUNTY FOR MEMBERS OF THE REGIONAL BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES (BUREAU, HENRY AND STARK COUNTIES) (For an unexpired two year term) (VOTE FOR ONE) JOSEPH W. "BILL" ELLIS STARK COUNTY FIRE MALDEN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

GREG STEELE

FOR TRUSTEE (VOTE FOR ONE)

TISKILWA RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

FOR TRUSTEE (VOTE FOR ONE) JOSEPH C. KUNKEL

20 • Marketplace • Saturday, March 28, 2015

General Terms and Policies The Bureau County Republican reserves the right to classify correctly, edit, reject or cancel any advertisement at any time in accordance with its policy. All ads must be checked for errors by the advertiser, on the first day of publication. We will be responsible for the first incorrect insertion, and its liabilities shall be limited to the price on one insertion.

LINE AD DEADLINES: • Tuesday, BCR deadline Monday 9 am • Thursday, BCR deadline Wednesday, 9 am • Saturday, BCR deadline Friday, 9 am We Accept 815-875-4461

- 200 Employment 228 • Help Wanted IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! Assemblers & Machine Operators.

Princeton Area Manufacturing.

All Shifts Available. $10-$12/hour.

Subject to background check/drug testing.

Call Today 815-780-8520 Looking for part-time Help in Club House.

Must be 21years of age.

Apply at: Chapel Hill Golf Course, 12927 IL Hwy 26, Princeton. 815-879-6531 Looking for: DISHWASHERS &DRIVER Apply within: Pizza Cellar, 402 South Main, Princeton. No phone calls Bureau County Senior Citizens Association taking applications for part-time DRIVERS. Must pass DOT physical and drug screening. Applications can be picked up at 16 West Marion Street, Princeton. Monday–Friday 8am–4pm Looking for experienced CARPENTERS. Must be reliable & have a drivers license. Apply to: haroldrollo@yahoo.com or mail application to: Rollo Construction PO Box 114 Walnut, IL. 61376 Full Summer Help can start immediately full or part-time.

Tiskilwa Farms Alpacas.

Email qualifications to: bob@illinoisalpacas.com

Looking For A Job? Find It Right Here!

815-875-4461

228 • Help Wanted Lake Thunderbird Association is currently accepting applications for LIFEGUARDS for the 2015 Summer Season! The perfect summer job! Flexible hours! Lifeguard Certification Training course will be available. Call the LTA Office at 815-437-2757 for details Euclid Beverage seeks experienced Night Warehouse Supervisor to provide top performance.

Benefits include competitive Compensation, health, dental & vision insurance, Matching 401(k), free life insurance & short & long term disability insurance Please e-mail resume to: hr_dept@euclidbeverage.com or fax resume to 630-225-4182. Apply in person to: 20 Unytite Dr. Peru Il., 61354 St. Louis School, Princeton, seeks PRINCIPAL for 2015-2016. Must have Masters degree plus type 75 certificate and be a practicing Catholic. Apply on line at: www.cdop.org POOL INSTALLATION COMPANY has seasonal positions available. Good pay per job, plus mileage.

Drivers license required.

Long hours & most weekends. Call 309-895-1010 LAWN CARE for the First United Methodist Church, 316 South Church Street, Princeton, IL. Please obtain bid sheet from church office and submit no later than April 1, 2015 PART-TIME SEASONAL HELP FOR LAWN CARE. Apply at: Chapel Hill Golf Course, 12927 IL Hwy 26, Princeton. 815-879-6531

229 • Professional/ Clerical Bookkeeping/Accounting position, duties include, Medicare and insurance billing, accounts payable/ receivable, payroll, general ledger, and financial reporting. 30 hours per week with benefits, knowledge of Excel and accounting experience required. Please reply to: Box 348 Bureau County Republican, PO Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356

PROMOTE JOB OPENINGS We can help get your business fully staffed.

Call 815-875-4461

Bureau County Republican • bcrnews.com

229 • Professional/ Clerical

229 • Professional/ Clerical

232 • Business Opportunities

POOL INSTALLATION COMPANY has opening for an Office Assistant.

Secretarial experience helpful. Duties include preparing customers for installation & scheduling.

Hours are negotiable.

Call 309-895-1010

NOW HIRING New Starting Wage. RNS & CNAS Full and part time. All shifts. No mandatory overtime.

Good working environment. Apply in person at Heritage Health, 1301 21st Street, Peru, IL or Heritage Health, 1445 Chartres Street, LaSalle, IL TECHNICAL ASSISTANT Part-time.

Crossroads High School.

35-40 hours per month. Bookkeeping, banking, Communications, inventory, registrar management.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, and internet communications. Send resumes to Crossroads High School, PO Box 434, Tiskilwa, IL 61368.

********** THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of the Bureau County Republican Does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is.

Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number.

Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by”900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis.

The Bureau County Republican Classifieds makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader.

If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact: Better Business Bureau 330 North Wabash Chicago, IL 60611 312 832-0500

PAYROLL SPECIALIST Centrue Bank has been helping people achieve financial peace of mind for over 140 years and is proudly headquartered in LaSalle County. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic self-starter to join our Human Resources team in a Payroll Specialist capacity. This person will be responsible for all aspects of processing payroll on a semimonthly basis, as well as payroll-related reporting and reconciliation. The ideal candidate will have prior payroll experience, proficiency in MS Excel and Word, PHR certification and a bachelors degree in a related field.

This role demands a highly ethical team player who has a high attention to detail and can produce quality results in a timely manner. We offer a fun, flexible and rewarding work environment. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to our Director of Recruitment at: chooseTRUE@ centrue.com.

Centrue Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities POSITION OPENING Program Coordinator Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, associate's degree, or commensurate experience. Direct experience working with persons with disabilities; personal experience with a disability highly preferred.

Willingness to travel throughout the five county catchment area. Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal and organizational skills.

Awareness of regional human service delivery system. This position is fulltime with benefits. Persons with disabilities highly encouraged to apply. EOE/AA Send resume and cover letter with salary expectations by April 10th to: Box 349 Bureau County Republican, PO Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356

Princeton Plaza Restaurant located at Road Ranger Travel Center 2835 North Main, Princeton, IL

Opening Soon & Now Hiring!

Full and Part time positions available, 1st & 2nd shift for Shift Leaders, Servers, Short Order Cooks, Prep Cooks and Dishwashers, Weekends required.

Looking for strong hands on individuals committed to great customer service, food quality and high sanitation standards. Candidates must have initiative, enthusiasm and preferably experience Benefits include Holiday & Vacation Pay Drug testing and background check may be required Apply in person. Mon-Fri 8am-3pm

CUSTODIAN Princeton High School is seeking to employ a fulltime Custodian. Shift work. Competitive wages and benefits. Begin April 1, 2015. Send letter of application and resume to: Princeton High School Attn: Sam Pickard 103 S. Euclid Princeton, IL 61356

PROMOTE JOB OPENINGS The Bureau County Republican Classified can help you promote your job openings and get your business full staffed.

Call 815-875-4461

231 • Childcare Family of 3 is looking for a NANNY. Children are 11 and 13. One boy, one girl.

Hours would be 1 pm To 8 pm. Good driving record required. Duties include: helping children with homework and checklist, transportation to extracurricular activities, preparing dinner and snacks. Please send references and resume to: Box 347 Bureau County Republican PO Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356

- 300 Services 320 • Misc Services Looking for old barns to dismantle for the lumber in Bureau County and surrounding counties.

L.E. Strouss Barn Dismantling Call 815-303-7658

ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICES RIGHT HERE! The Bureau County Republican can promote your services and let people know you are out there wanting there business. Just call (815) 875-4461 and let us help.

PRODUCTION SCHEDULER Gardner Denver, Inc., a leading international manufacturing company has an immediate opening for an experienced Production Scheduler with the Princeton, IL team.

Performs planning and scheduling tasks to coordinate products and materials through the production cycle. Schedules production runs in a cost-efficient and timely manner. Assists department with management of a master schedule to meet production requirements. Provides operational input to support Product Management and Operations.

Candidates must have a minimum of two years materials scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment. High school diploma required; degree preferred. APICS certification and systems experience (SAP) is also preferred.

- 400 Merchandise 434 • Miscellaneous Sales Browning Citori 12 Gage Over Under Gold Trigger Shotgun. 2-3/4” and 3” shells. Gun never used. $2,000. 309-825-0345 Older 12” fiber glass FISHING BOAT. Solid, no leaks, with newer 55lb trust long shaft Minkota trolling motor. Low hours.

Marine battery. Cushioned captains chair. Front anchor. Can be lowered from the back. On a super nice trailer with jack stand and spare tire stored inside. $750. Call 815-875-2028

442 • Lawn & Garden 2014 EZ Trak Zero turn, Z655 John Deere mower.

54” deck. 24hp. Very little use. $5,500. Call 309825-0345

448 • Pets & Livestock DONATE NOW! “The animals are crying” Tri-County Humane Society. LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam Counties.

Call 815-875-6145 or 815-872-9781 or send donation to: PO Box 1601, LaSalle, IL 61301

450 • Under $1000 1995 Chevy S10 pickup truck. Asking $995.

Call 309-238-2464 2 pet taxis $30 each; Samsung home theater system $50; Nintendo Wii $50.

Call 815-915-6100

450 • Under $1000

451 • Free

2013 Oakley sunglasses, brand new, pic available, has replacement lense, hard case and soft, $165.

Call or text 815-200-2334

Free Kimball Xanadu electronic organ. in Spring Valley. You must haul.

Call 815-664-2509

6 Yard statues deer, $200; electric heater fireplace, cherry, $60. Call 815-915-7923 Jazzy electric wheel Chair $400 or best offer. Rascal electric wheel chair $400 or best offer.

Call 815-481-6178 Kenmore front loading high efficiency gas dryer, bought new, used 6 months, asking $400.

Call 815-866-2370 Primitive wood garden bench 14”dx56”lx18”h; 1940's wrought iron & glass patio table. $35 each.

815-222-7946 Two aluminum, 12 compartment martin houses. $50 for both Call 815-646-4709

************ HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL? Put your ad in for FREE Items $1,000 or less can run FREE for 1 week. Limit of 5 lines.

Up to 3 items with price and price totaling under $1,000. 1 ad per household per week.

No commercial ads, firearms or animal sales.

Go to: bcrnews.com, to place an ad. Use category merchandise and then bargains or E-mail information to: classified@ bcrnews.com (include your name, address & phone number) No Phone Calls!

460 • Garage Sales FLEA MARKET Sunday, April 12th, 9am-2pm.

Bureau County Fairgrounds, Princeton.

Under New Management. $1 Admission For Information Call 815-303-2905 TISKILWA 450 Adams Street. Thursday, April 2, 4pm-8pm; Friday, April 3, 9am-2pm.

HIS and HERS SALE. Carpentry tools, copper, pottery, collectibles & more Tiskilwa Huge 4 Family Spring Sale 720 West Brewster. Thursday. April 2, 4pm to 7pm, Friday April 3, 8am to 12pm.

Quality clothing, boys 8 to 14, girls, 7 to 14, ladies medium to 2XL, mens XL to XXLT. Household decorations, furniture, toys, books, dvds, video games, bikes, easter items, tons of miscellaneous. No earlies please

GARAGE SALES HERE!!

-600Transportation 614 • Car Sales ******* $$ CASH PAID $$ We pay top dollar for junk (cars, machinery, etc.)

Call 815-878-9353

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Routes are available delivering the Bureau County Republican in Buda, Sheffield, Princeton, Walnut, Manlius and Spring Valley.

Delivery days are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings by 7:00 am.

No Collecting Involved.

Ask About Our $25 Sign-On Bonus.

For more information, please call Tom Long, District Manager (815) 875-4461 Ext. 6350

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Unit Development on said real estate, pursuant to the provisions of City of Princeton Land Development Code.

The subject property of this Petition is legally described as follows: PART OF SUBLOT 1 OF LOT 3 OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 16 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LOTS 1 THROUGH 10 AND LOTS 17 THROUGH 26 OF BLOCK 4 OF GOSSE WILTZ ADDITION TO PRINCETON AND PART OF VACATED CEDAR STREET Said real estate is approximately 7.42 acres of land located on the east side of South Gosse Boulevard in the City of Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois Permanent Index Numbers: 16-17-430-005, 16-17-430-006, 16-17431-011 NOTICE IS FURTHER HEREBY given that a public hearing for the Final Plat and Plan of the said Planned Unit Development will be held before the Plan Commission of the City of Princeton, Illinois, on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at 5:30 P.M., The hearing will be held at the City Hall Council Chambers located at 2 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois.

Questions prior to the meeting shall be directed to Brian Gift, Director of Planning, City of Princeton, 815879-3381.

Dated: March 28, 2015 Jim Argo, Chairman Princeton Plan Commission Published in Bureau County Republican March 28, 2015.

suance of law, come before the meeting; and especially to consider and decide the following: Agenda 1) Call to order by clerk Electors Present 2) Election of a moderator and salary 3) Pledge of allegiance 4) Reading of the 2014 minutes 5) Business 6) Adjournment Dated: March 24, 2015 Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 28, 2015.

of said Township will take place on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 (Being the second Tuesday of said month) at the hour of 7:00 p.m. at the Wyanet Township Hall for the transaction of the miscellaneous business of the said township; and after a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of officers, and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting; and especially to consider and decide the following: Dated March 20, 2015. /s/ Shelly Teske Township Supervisor /s/ Carole A Yandel Township Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 28, 2015.

FEET WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT THIRTY-SEVEN (37), THENCE EASTERLY ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT THIRTYSEVEN (37), A DISTANCE OF 10.0 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT THIRTY-SEVEN (37), THENCE NORTHERLY ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOTS THIRTY-SEVEN (37) AND THIRTY-EIGHT (38), A DISTANCE OF 80.00 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 370 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS. SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 422 SOUTH PINE STREET, BUDA, IL 61314 Property Index No. 14-34-360-003.

The real estate is improved with a gray, vinyl siding, single family home; two car detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s

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PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 4765500 Attorney File No. PA1406037 Case Number: 14 CH 64 TJSC#: 35-3723 I648907 Published in the Bureau County Republican March 14, 21 and 28, 2015.

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NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on March 26, 2015, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Bureau County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Delightful Inspirations located at 323 W. Main Street, Buda, IL 61314.

Dated this 26th day of March, 2015. /s/Kamala S. Hieronymus Bureau County Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 28, Apr. 4 and 11, 2015.

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) EVERETT J. CARTER, ) DECEASED ) NO. 2015-P-22 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Everett J. Carter. Letters of Office were issued to Shirley A. Carter, 219 South Fifth Street, Princeton, IL 61356, as Independent Executor, whose attorneys are Angel, Isaacson & Tracy, 111 Park Avenue East, Princeton, IL 61356.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356, or with the Independent Executor, or both, on or before October 2, 2015, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Independent Executor is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Executor and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed.

Dated this 26th day of March, 2015.

Angel, Isaacson & Tracy Attorneys for Estate 111 Park Avenue East Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6551 Published in Bureau County Republican March 28, April 4 and 11, 2015.

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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Notice is hereby Given: To the legal voters, residents of the Town of Berlin in the County of Bureau and State of Illinois, that the Annual Town meeting of said town will take place on: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 being the second Tuesday of said month at the hour of 6 o’clock p.m. at the Berlin Town Building for the transaction of the miscellaneous business of the said town; and after a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of officers, and decide on such measures as may, in pur-

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY PRINCETON, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

LINDA GALE A/K/A LINDA L. GALE, et al ) Defendant ) 14 CH 64 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 5, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on April 13, 2015, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS THIRTY-SEVEN (37) AND THIRTYEIGHT (38) OF BRAINARD’S ADDITION TO THE TOWN, NOW VILLAGE OF BUDA, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, EXCEPTING THE FOLLOWING: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT THIRTY-EIGHT (38); THENCE SOUTHERLY ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT THIRTYEIGHT (38) A DISTANCE OF 20 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY IN A STRAIGHT LINE A DISTANCE OF 30.15 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT IN THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT THIRTY-SEVEN (37), SAID POINT BEING 3.0 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT THIRTY-SEVEN (37); THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY IN A STRAIGHT LINE, A DISTANCE OF 50.49 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT IN THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT THIRTYSEVEN (37), SAID POINT BEING 10.00

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LINDA GALE A/K/A LINDA L. GALE, et al ) Defendant ) 14 CH 64 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 5, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 AM on April 13, 2015, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 422 SOUTH PINE STREET, BUDA, IL 61314 Property Index No. 14-34-360-003.

The real estate is improved with a gray, vinyl siding, single family home; two car detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

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PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500.

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Area farmer breaks 100 bushel ceiling Dan Arkels grows 104 bushels per acre of soybeans

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TONICA — The U.S. Department of Agriculture released figures for the Illinois 2014 soybean crop on Feb. 26. Estimates put the record-breaking total at an average of slightly more than 50 bushels per acre, a level once thought impossible to break.

Don’t tell that to Dan Arkels.

“It started a year ago when I went to Commodity Classic in San Antonio. I was approached by a representative from Stoller USA; they make biological products,” Arkels said. “We got together and he said, ‘The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) has a yield contest, and we would like to help you accomplish that goal.’ I had tried for a couple of years, and I couldn’t even get close. I got within the mid-80s, but I couldn’t get any closer.”

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test plot, Arkels answered the ISA 100 Bushel Challenge with a 103.95 bushel per acre crop, nearly 15 bushels per acre more than the previous record.

Arkels said it didn’t happen overnight; it took a lot of work.

“It wasn’t easy, but it can be done, if you have the right soil and the right growing season,” Arkels said. “I had fertility down for 100 bushel crop; potash and phosphate to support that crop and nitrogen was applied to the crop in small increments throughout the growing season. The latest seed technology from Pioneer and a full-season bean, and we took care of them with a lot of application of product throughout the growing season.

“We did two ground applications with foliar products in them, and then four aerial applications after that,” Arkels said. “We had a sprayer over that field six times altogether, and each time we had a cocktail of products that was going to feed and protect the

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Arkels said although last year was a good growing season, it was not a great season. With no rain through the month of July and into early August, his crop started to stress, especially during the heat of the day.

With the man hours and extra chemicals it took to achieve nearly 104 bushels per acre, the question is, was it economically successful?

“Everybody asks me that question,” Arkels said. “I don’t get into actual numbers of ‘I spent such-andsuch dollars and sold it at this price,’ but I can tell you is normal production acres yielded in the upper 70s throughout the 1,000 acres of soybeans. I added 25 bushels of soybeans to my Illinois Soybean Association high-yield plot. If you take 25 bushels of beans times $10; that’s what they are today.

That’s $250 of extra income per acre. I did not spend $250 extra.”

Arkels said he learned a lot from the experience, and while he will take much of what he learned from the plot and apply it to the rest of his crop, he doesn’t plan at this time to apply the same care to his entire crop. He will, however, continue to experiment to find a combination that will raise his yields.

Photo contributed “If you don’t change your Dan Arkels holds some of the fruits of his labor. Arkels was able to grow 104 bushels methods, you’ll never change per acre on his test plot. He said the most important thing to do that most farmers fail your crop,” he said. to consider is fertilize the soil enough.

Shaw Media Service photo/Ken Schroeder

George (left) and Dan Lukach stand with a bag of Pioneer’s P34T07R2, which Dan Arkels used for his record crop. George said the seed is part of the new “T” series from Pioneer which is the culmination of three years of development and treatment behind the product line.

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In beating the 100 bushel-an-acre challenge, Tonica’s Dan Arkels made it clear he had help from others in order to get the job done.

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“We’ve had two years of record soybean yields, and we’re looking forward to striving to another one with the new genetics we have coming to the table,” George Lukach, co-owner of Lukach Seed, said. “We’ve learned a lot in the last three years in specific to certain applications and treatments that are driving soybean yields higher.”

It starts with the seed, and soybeans have been genetically modified to remove unwanted traits while improving growth and performance traits through DNA manipulation. The first genetically modified soybeans were planted in the U.S. in 1996. Today, most of the American crop has been genetically modified according to the United States Department of Agriculture.

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“We know the genetics have the ability to produce in excess of 100 bushel (per acre) on soybeans, but there’s a lot to go into that. Weather is probably the biggest component to driving yields,” Lukach said. “We can do all the treatments in the world and the best seed in the world, and if the weather doesn’t cooperate, you’re not going to get those yields.”

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — An expanding supply and strong demand for meat and poultry will create a positive outlook for future livestock markets, said Glynn Tonsor, associate professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University. Tonsor presented to farmers and ranchers from across the country during a featured workshop on the livestock market outlook at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 96th annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show.

“The meat-to-feed price ratios will be very attractive, which will create a multi-year period of industry expansion,” Tonsor said. Producers can look for an expansion in pork sooner than in beef, but an overall increase in U.S. red meat and poultry will occur in the first quarter of 2015, according to projections. Tonsor also mentioned that global demand for meat provides a long list of reasons to be confident.

Certain circumstances in the U.S. could have

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Changes in the economy like lower gas prices and perhaps wage increases could allow for additional expendable income for consumers to spend on protein, yet the impact of pork diseases such as porcine epidemic diarrhea virus and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome as well as pasture and range conditions have not yet been fully determined, Tonsor said.

Key political issues to keep an eye on that could have major effects on livestock markets include country of origin labeling, international poultry trade bans, a second beef checkoff and public acceptance of scientific advancements, he pointed out.

Tonsor ended his presentation by challenging producers to understand the livestock industry is constantly changing.

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The resources are made possible by the 2014 Farm Bill.

“This funding allows rural Illinois farmers and small businesses to realize significant economic benefits,” said Colleen Callahan, Illinois Director for Rural Development. “It’s an opportunity to use today’s technology to be more energy and cost-efficient. That’s one way we can help our producers save money and our rural businesses create more jobs.”

USDA is making more than $280 million available to eligible applicants through the http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-energy-america-program-renewable-energy-systems-energy-efficiency Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). Eligible renewable energy projects must incorporate commercially available technology. This includes renewable energy from wind, solar, ocean, small hydropower, hydrogen, geothermal and renewable biomass (including anaerobic digesters). The maxi-

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Previous REAP projects in Illinois include: • Organic farmers in Jo Daviess County in Northern Illinois, used REAP funding to install a system which converts energy from solar panels to electricity.

The owners have saved, on average, $150 per month.

• Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative (IREC) in the Central Illinois community of Winchester, installed a 500 KW solar facility to help serve its 7,800 members.

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• Safi Sana Inc. has car wash locations in Catlin, Georgetown and Tilton, all located in Vermillion County in Central Illinois. In 2012, the owner installed solar photovoltaic systems at each location. They also installed solar thermal systems at two locations. Between the photovoltaic and thermal systems, on average the owners have saved around $6,000 annually.

• A grain farmer in Richland County in southern Illinois used REAP funding to install 90 solar modules on his 2,700 acre farm.

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Energy efficiency improvement projects eligible for REAP funding include lighting, heating, cooling, ventilation, fans, automated controls and insulation upgrades that reduce energy consumption. Replacing an outdated grain dryer with a new, energy efficient model is an example of an energy efficiency improvement project. The maximum grant amount is $250,000, and the maximum loan amount is $25 million per applicant.

USDA is offering grants for up to 25 percent of total project costs and loan guarantees

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Application deadlines vary by project type and the type of assistance requested. Details on how to apply are on Page 78029 of the Dec. 29, 2014, Federal Register or are available by contacting either the Illinois Rural Development state office in Champaign at 217-403-6202 or the Illinois Rural Development field office nearest you. Field office locations can be found at www.RD.usda.gov/il.

The REAP program was created in the 2002 Farm Bill. Because of the success of the program, Congress reauthorized it in the 2014 Farm Bill with guaranteed funding of no less than $50 million in annual funding for the duration of the five-year bill.

The 2014 Farm Bill builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past six years while achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for taxpayers.

Since 2009, USDA has awarded $545 million for more than 8,800 REAP projects nationwide.

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Farmers, ranchers warn: Estate taxes can kill family businesses WASHINGTON, D.C. — Farm Bureau member Brandon Whitt urged Congress to repeal the estate tax to free up farmers and ranchers to build stronger businesses and benefit their local communities.

Whitt, who farms in Tennessee, testified before the House Ways and Means Committee March 18, where he outlined the harmful impact the estate tax has on family-owned businesses.

“Agriculture looks different on farms from state to state but we all face the same reality that an uncertain tomorrow can bring,” Whitt said. While facing unpredictable weather and fluctuating markets, farmers and ranchers make decisions to expand their businesses and remain competitive. “Why should uncertainties over estate taxes be added to these others?

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Around 90 percent of farm and ranch assets are liquid, with the value tied up in land, buildings and equipment. For Whitt’s family, and thousands of others just like them, the ability to grow a business and pass it on to the next generation is slowed by a tax policy in direct conflict with the desire to preserve and protect our nation’s family-owned farms and ranches.

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Kevin Bearley, principal of Kennedy and Coe LLC, offered guidance to farmers and ranchers looking to retain their legacy, even if they do not expect to pass their farm business on to the next generation. With 70 percent of U.S. farmland expected to change hands in the next 20 years, he said, it’s important for farm businesses to build into the next generation and create a greater sense of ownership of the land and business.

Estate planning is not about getting out of taxes, but it is about getting assets to the next generation, Bearley noted.

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lose the family farm at the next generation is because they don’t have a plan in place or they haven’t communicated their plan properly,” he said. Since estate tax law is not permanent and can’t be predicted, Bearley emphasized that it’s key to take advantage of planning tools that give owners flexibility for the future. Investment vehicles, such as IDITs and LLCs, let small business owners retain control of their assets during their lifetime.

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Crop science researchers at the University of Illinois interested in determining and reducing corn yield gaps are addressing this important issue by taking a systematic approach to the problem.

A recent study from the Illinois Crop Physiology Laboratory, led by Fred Below, a University of Illinois crop physiologist, provides the first estimate of the corn yield gap for the U.S. Corn Belt.

In order to quantify the corn yield gap, which they define as the difference between a farmer’s actual yield and the poten-

tial yield for that field, researchers studied combinations of five different management factors in corn-following-soybean trials to determine their effect on yield, both individually and cumulatively.

By using an intensified management system that included increased plant population, transgenic (Bt trait) insect resistance, strobilurin-containing fungicide, balanced crop nutrition (phosphorus-sulfur-zinc), and supplemental side-dressed nitrogen, the researchers saw a yield increase of 28 percent more corn grain compared to that of a standard management system. This study indicates that corn yields in Illinois can be increased by about 28 percent using commercially available technologies and hybrids.

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When the Bt-traited hybrid was omitted from the high tech system, they saw an 8.7 percent yield decrease and a yield increase of 4.5 percent when the Bt trait was added to the traditional system. “Farmers know that the hybrid trait is critical,” Gentry said. “They pay more for the seed, but this study shows that they are compensated in terms of their yields. And, environmentally, we’re applying less insecticides.”

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Though the environments included in the study could have supported plant populations greater than 32,000 plants per acre, the study concluded that maintaining a lower plant population while supplying the other inputs at the advanced level neither increased nor decreased yield.

Will this intensified approach be economically possible for farmers?

“That was not the focus of this study or the question we wanted to answer,” Gentry said. “In all likelihood, our high technology treatment of advanced inputs would not prove to be the most profitable treatment despite producing the greatest yields.

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